Two weeks ago, U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta ordered the removal of the military’s 1994 ban on women serving in combat positions. The notion of women serving alongside men in combat has been a topic of hot debate as experts argue over whether or not this progressive measure could prove to be a grave mistake. We’ve seen it before. In fact, people have raised a fuss … [Read more...] about Women in combat a step forward
Horoscopes
Aquarius: According to celestial watchers, dark energy is upon you given the retrograde of the art of Nadir in the new moon of Venus. Pisces: See if you can walk on water this week. Jesus did it –– so can you! Aries: Jack Nicholson was an Aries in the last half of “The Shining.” Taurus: Your fashion sense is pretty eclectic, erratic and bizarre. No offense. Gemini: Get a … [Read more...] about Horoscopes
Letter to the editor
I read with interest the column about the use of technology in the classroom. It seems to me that technology is neither good nor bad but a tool that can be used to aid or hinder learning. Both student and professor must be willing to use it to enhance the educational experience and not employ it as a distraction. It is also important to look at the roles the professor and … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor
Laugh away your problems
Writing this week’s column alone takes a gulp of courage — let’s go with “swig.” A swig of courage. That sounds cooler. I have a confession in the form of a story: I just got my driver’s license a little more than a month ago. That’s right. At 21, baby. Admitting to this in print took almost as much nerve as it did for me to get behind the wheel. I don’t know if you guys … [Read more...] about Laugh away your problems
Director values more than fame
From directing inspirational documentaries to wild reality shows, Emmy Award– winner Mark Jacobs speaks to students about his conversion to Christianity amid the tempting lures of Hollywood –– or as he calls it, “the pit.” “Since I came to Christ five years ago, my life has completely flipped around,” Jacobs said. “People ask me why I stay in the industry, and I tell them that … [Read more...] about Director values more than fame
