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
New wave of communication in Loopt
ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art & Design Editor JULIS NAVARROStaff Writer Where are you right now? That necessary question that precedes most cell phone conversations may soon become outdated with the emergence of a new social networking tool called “Loopt.” Gone are the days when one friend has to vocally confirm the location of another. With the services provided by Loopt, the … [Read more...] about New wave of communication in Loopt
Congress strikes out while citizens pay
ROXANA ASTEMBORSKI/Art & Design Editor SHANNON KELLYContributor Baseball is the great American pastime and now it’s the great Congressional pursuit – that’s just great. Last week a room full of indifferent, unproductive politicians squandered tax dollars and time in a wasteful hearing over steroid use in Major League Baseball (MLB). In the meantime, war wages on, social … [Read more...] about Congress strikes out while citizens pay
Basketball guard makes ‘Waves’ on, off court
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant When people see junior Jessica Ross of the women’s basketball team, they may think of the dependable guard who has been in the starting lineup all 24 games so far this season. They may think of the athlete who led the Waves in three-pointers (41) and minutes per game (30) last season as a sophomore. But those who truly know Ross see the young woman … [Read more...] about Basketball guard makes ‘Waves’ on, off court
Academy Awards will be out for blood
LAURA JOHNSONAssistant Life Editor Oscar will need a walker to roll on stage Sunday evening, as he will be turning 80. In the inky blackness that the movie business has created this year, the stars will finally be able to shine on this night, none so much as those nominated. For some, it is hard to care about a ceremony in which none of the films being awarded were even in the … [Read more...] about Academy Awards will be out for blood