Jen ClayStaff Writer Television is a glamorous medium. From the couch-side of the small screen, historical events appear magical, thrilling. “Oh, I wish I was there!” we think to ourselves. So when I decided to study in D.C. this semester, I knew my cultural conscience wouldn’t let me pass up attending the presidential inauguration. And after two weeks of acclimating myself to … [Read more...] about Inauguration best viewed at home
Letter to the Editor
Mike Mirliss In his January 13, 2005 article, “Sobbing liberals cling to the agony of defeat,” Mr. Scott Withycombe espouses a view commonly held by both Republicans and Democrats, that the unity of the American empire is more important than discerning truth. He urges congress to “put aside partisan politics,” while calling liberal dissenters a “loon” and a “crazy.” To … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Public Safety Reports
1/17/05 •1:26 p.m. Incident - Suspicious CircumstancesLocation: Dorm 13Summary: There was a suspcious bag on the roof of a dorm. DPS officers responded and found that the bag contained empty alcohol bottles. 1/18/05 • 2:48 p.m. Theft - Petty TheftLocation: Cultural Arts CenterSummary: There was a report of a theft of money. 1/19/05 • 9:37 a.m.Miscellaneus - Information … [Read more...] about Public Safety Reports
Voyeuristic Intentions: For paparazzi, making money outweights respect for celebrities.
James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor It’s not easy to feel sorry for celebrities. How can we sympathize with someone like Lindsey Lohan who’s become famous, loaded (in more ways than one) and has been given a lucrative recording contract simply by appearing in two or three Disney movies? I don’t care if she’s sick of rumors starting and just wants people to let her live — … [Read more...] about Voyeuristic Intentions: For paparazzi, making money outweights respect for celebrities.
Recruitment changes for spring
Keriann BooneStaff Writer Fall Recruitment has a reputation of being overly stressful for fraternity, sorority and potential new members (PNMs) alike. Why have Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon decided to add a Spring (or Informal) Recruitment to their schedules? Each organization has its own reasons, but all agree that the dynamics of Spring Recruitment are much … [Read more...] about Recruitment changes for spring