In keeping with our Christian mission, the successful Waves of Mercy concert, held in Alumni Park Saturday, attempted to blend an SGA-sponsored event with charity. As a religiously based university it is particularly admirable that a good portion of the students supported the event. Approximately 1,300 paid the $12 to $25 price to see the acts and support the concert’s causes. … [Read more...] about SGA should refocus concerts
Perspectives
Adding up Great Books reform
By JJ Bowman Associate Editor “Oedipus is traveling to Thebes at 2.81 kilometers per hour. King Laius left for Thebes from the same spot 18 hours before, and he is traveling at .47 kph. Assuming Thebes is 52 kilometers from their starting point, how far will Oedipus be from Thebes before he fulfills the awful prophesy of Tiresias and kills his own father?” Welcome to the new … [Read more...] about Adding up Great Books reform
Oh, Canada
Our northern neighbor surmounts old stereotypes .By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor Some people know the second largest country in the world for its breathtaking landscapes, natural resources, tolerance and diversity. But more often in the United States, my peers meet the knowledge of my Canadian citizenship with mockery. Clearly, as the American logic goes, … [Read more...] about Oh, Canada
Elderly drivers risk road safety
By Jordan Morris Perspectives Editor Securing a driver’s license is considered a milestone in life. It marks a breakthrough in teenage independence, responsibility and expectations of maturity. But once behind the wheel, these young drivers assume a social reputation that totters between careless and utterly clueless. To the chagrin of these novice drivers, statistics support … [Read more...] about Elderly drivers risk road safety
Dealing with too much info
By J. Douglas Stevens Staff Columnist Ethernet. DSL. Faster connections and fewer pop-ups. Scour the Internet with the click of a mouse. Quicker searches with more results. As the Information Age progresses, I can’t help but think that we have too much of a good thing. Even now as I type, I have access to countless online libraries. But do I take advantage? No. I … [Read more...] about Dealing with too much info