Perspectives

Staff Ed “Professors say laptops interrupt class,” according to an article in last week’s Graphic, exposing yet another debate in the academic community. Should professors ban laptops in their individual classes, to increase the students’ attention and ultimately their grades? Because students are affecting their own grade by misusing laptops, they should be able to do what … [Read more...] about Laptop responsibility on students

Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor I’m not much of a gamer. There is something about staring at a screen all day that just doesn’t seem healthy. But that’s where our technology-happy society is these days. I mean, without sitting in front of this screen, I would probably be typing this on one of those old IBM Selectric Typewriters.I have fond memories of some after-school … [Read more...] about Wii gets physical with gaming

Staff Ed Flashback to senior year of high school—it’s Friday night, and the marching band is blaring the fight song. See the cheerleaders running the victory lap and performing the various cheers to make sure that the crowd is pumped. Watch the football team pummeling the long-time crosstown rival and celebrate with your friends dressed in the school colors as the clock runs … [Read more...] about Homecoming not just for alums

Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor A revolution is occurring across college campuses everywhere. No, it’s not the revolution your parents dug in the 60s. I’m referring to the Apple revolution— or, “Apple-ution.”It seems Generation Y, as we are called, ushered in this change. College students are seen by many to be the barometers of what is hip these days, which is strange since … [Read more...] about Apple has roped in the iGeneration

Brian ChatwinStaff Writer Regrettably, the 2008 Presidential campaign is underway. Regrettably because for the next 21 months, the American people will be inundated with intense politicking and punditry never before seen in American elections. The Federal Elections Commission estimates that this presidential campaign will run over $1 billion — the longest and most expensive in … [Read more...] about Giuliani’s politics inconsistent with the Republican platform