Heather ManesStaff Writer No, it’s not 1984, but it seems as if George Orwell’s vision of a totalitarian regime is beginning to take root in America, the so-called land of liberty. Be careful, Big Brother is watching you. Since the war on terror began, America has used Guantanamo Bay as a detainment camp for prisoners of war and other “enemy combatants.” Since opening the camp … [Read more...] about Torture policy disregards ethics
Let there be ‘Lights’
DEREK SEDAMAssistant Online Editor Do the Pussycat Dolls get your hipster-leggings and headbands in a bunch? Look no further than Canadian indie-synth-pop sensation, Lights. Although lesser known than her other peers, such as Katy Perry and Kate Voegele, Lights’ new-wave style is another example of the second coming of female singer-songwriters. Born Valerie Poxleitner in the … [Read more...] about Let there be ‘Lights’
Internships necessary for success
KAYLA FERGUSONStaff Writer Internships, once reserved for the most motivated of students, are now becoming a necessity for professional success after college. “Internships provide the opportunity to apply insights gained from the classroom experience in the environment of a real world work setting, and then to compare that experience with peers in similar settings,” said Dean … [Read more...] about Internships necessary for success
Senior beats injury to shine on field
SCOTT LAWRENCEStaff Writer Injuries are an inevitable occurrence in the world of sports. Some can sideline athletes for life, while others may only give them a bruise. But, whether people like it or not, they just happen. Six games into the ’06 fall season, Waves soccer star Samantha Hire became yet another athlete stripped from participating in the sport she loved. Hire … [Read more...] about Senior beats injury to shine on field
People & Their Pets: Grant Harling and Jelly Bean
KATE SCHWARTZStaff Writer Editors Note: The Graphic acknowledges the Smart Car is not actually a pet. However, for some, it functions as such. So, your car is about the same size as some people’s dogs. How does that make you feel? Well, I think its cool. I can park in half a spot on campus. Do you almost consider your car a pet? Oh sure, why not? Does your Smart Car have a … [Read more...] about People & Their Pets: Grant Harling and Jelly Bean