Art by Christopher Chen The number of international students in the United States is on the rise. This increase creates potential for more diversity and opportunity for cultural awareness, but it also brings many challenges and issues with welcoming international students into college communities. According to a study by the Institute of International Education, there are … [Read more...] about International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Christopher Chen
Religion and Philosophy Planning a Merger
The Religion Division and the Philosophy major have proposed a merger that would see Religion absorbing Philosophy, which used to be a part of the Humanities and Teacher Education Divison. The idea originated from discussions regarding common interests between philosophy and religion students, specifically those getting degrees. The merger’s purpose is to reinforce religion’s … [Read more...] about Religion and Philosophy Planning a Merger
Protecting all speech is key to free speech
Art by Chris ChenBanning the Confederate flag would deplete the First Amendment of its enormous value to myself and others. It protects my ability to speak, hear, believe what I choose or express myself if and how I so see it fit. That protection has been limited by courts in the past in a number of ways: I can’t publish lies, defame persons or issue threats. I am … [Read more...] about Protecting all speech is key to free speech
Album Review:”Love Letters”
Photo courtesy of www.soundofbrit.frMetronomy brings on the melancholy with their new album, “Love Letters.”The indie elctronic group returns with their fourth album to provide the listener with their mellow grooves. With each successive album, Metronomy has grown in both quality and size. What started as a solo project by electronic composer Joseph Mount has since … [Read more...] about Album Review:”Love Letters”
YouTube copyright rules limit gamers
Art by Brooke MuschottFor at least six years now, I’ve been a subscriber to a number of gaming channels on YouTube. The gaming channels take many forms. What most of them have in common is that they involve the creator posting footage of his or her gameplay with a specific video game. As a gamer, watching a video game play out was fairly entertaining. However, many of … [Read more...] about YouTube copyright rules limit gamers
