‘Sweet Chaos’ in Hawaii Hawaii has the worst rates of voter participation in all the 50 states. Democratic caucuses there normally draw fewer than 5,000 people. But with this year’s race so tight, and a native son, Senator Barack Obama, in the race, Democratic Party officials braced for a record turnout. They printed 17,000 ballots for their “preference poll” of party … [Read more...] about Opinions from around the globe
It’s ‘Definitely’ a ‘Maybe’
NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor Ryan Reynolds hits the screen as Will Hayes in the romantic comedy “Definitely, Maybe,” starring opposite child star Abigail Breslin, and three resident hotties – Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz and Isla Fisher. But despite the multiple romantic matches on screen, Reynolds is unable to conjure up enough chemistry with any of them, leaving the film … [Read more...] about It’s ‘Definitely’ a ‘Maybe’
Bring back Dead Week, not “Dead Day”
MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor With little fanfare, the bi-annual “Dead Week” disappeared last year from the academic schedule of Seaver College. The week originally served as a buffer zone separating the hectic final days of assignments and deadlines from the week of final exams, giving students some downtime to read and prepare for the most important tests of their college … [Read more...] about Bring back Dead Week, not “Dead Day”
Increasing theft causes concern
SHANNON URTNOWSKInews editor Though the official numbers for 2007 are not scheduled to be released until October, students say they do not need numbers to confirm the problem they have been experiencing since the start of the school year: increased theft on campus. For years, students and faculty have fallen victim to thefts involving items such as laptops, wallets, purses, … [Read more...] about Increasing theft causes concern
Search begins for new Seaver Dean
STAFF EDITORIAL A committee of seven has been organized to select a successor to Dean of Seaver College David Baird, who announced plans to retire at the beginning of the school year, but we figure a few extra voices cannot hurt. Baird’s retirement is scheduled to take effect at the end of the semester. Thus, with the hope that we can help finalize the Seaver Dean Search … [Read more...] about Search begins for new Seaver Dean