Life & Arts

Professor Cynthia Struloeff, who publishes under the name Cynthia Hand, had just finished shooting six rounds from a pistol (for research purposes) in her father’s backyard when she received the news that her Young Adult novel, “Hallowed” (the second in a trilogy) had made it to The New York Time’s Best Seller list. They celebrated with champagne, dancing and even a few tears … [Read more...] about Q & A with Cynthia Hand Struleoff

It has been almost 11 years since the world was shocked by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. One of the few attacks by foreign parties on American soil and killing approximately 3,000 people from various nations, 9/11 is one of the most tragic events in recent history. Many people use it as a historical marker, creating a rift between before and after this … [Read more...] about Students reflect on 9/11 attacks

When you get down to it, acts of bravery don’t have to take a long time. Sure, the planning and the over-analyzing can get lengthy, but the actual doing is pretty speedy. The few seconds it takes to get the fumbled invitation to coffee out of your mouth, the space of time it takes to jump off the high-dive or the moment you raise your hand to be the volunteer at a sketchy magic … [Read more...] about 10 Seconds of courage: reaching great heights

Freshman year can be a busy time for students; new student Paul Bommarito experienced the chaos while he was in the process of completing the Live Your Life American Eagle  competition. Q: What kind of competition were you involved in? A: I was involved in an American Eagle modeling contest that started six weeks ago. Two of my friends entered me into the contest with four … [Read more...] about Q&A with Paul Bommarito, an American Eagle model

The three-member indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club has returned to the scene and attempts to beat the sophomore slump with the release of their new album “Beacon.” Released on Wednesday, the second full-length LP from the Irish band comes on the heels of their debut album “Tourist History.” The 11-track album is a departure from their original sound but still holds strong to … [Read more...] about Music Review: Two Door Cinema Club's 'Beacon'