Special Publications

AIRAN SCRUBYEditor in Chief Every generation seeks to define itself, to set itself apart from those that came before. Particularly since the Baby Boomers, sociologists and historians have sought to classify each generation as well.  Generation X, so long a topic of fascination for the academic and media worlds, has grown up, now in their late 20s and early 30s. And the … [Read more...] about Access to technology defines Generation Y; molds outlook

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor What music means to a generation is a question becoming more loaded as each day passes. Each Tuesday, mounds of new releases arrive for our listening pleasure, adding to what our parents’ generation enjoyed. Further complicating matters, the concept of a music collection is a fairly new facet of culture to comprehend. Only at the turn of the … [Read more...] about College based radio format and iPods control the dial

JAIMIE FRANKLINAssistant News Editor Generation Y and the art they make is radically different from their predecessors’ creators. Unlike previous generations that may be characterized by one particular artistic movement, Generation Y seems to be the opposite. This artistic generation is characterized by diversity, individualism and experimentation with mixed media. “Today … [Read more...] about Rebellion grabs the easel

AMY LARSONStaff Writer There is so much that has changed since the Baby Boomers were in their early 20s. So many of us cannot remember a time when we were not using cell phones (or the much larger car phones), sending e-mails, or visiting Web pages on the Internet; more than that, though, it’s remarkable how much smaller our world seems compared to 30 years ago. This global … [Read more...] about More religious information found online

JANE LEESports Editor Sports fans of any generation love numbers. Ten rebounds. Nine innings. Eight turnovers. Seventh-inning stretch. Sixth man. Five hits. Final Four. Three up, three down. Two strikes. Hole-in-one. Beneath those numbers, however, are numbers only Generation Y can call their own. Hold the record books, reassess Hall of Fame nominees and keep that asterisk … [Read more...] about Sports numbers gain importance