Lakers looking to repeat
It can be very difficult for a team to change its perception after decades of unremarkable play, particularly at the collegiate level where programs are defined by their ability to recruit, and recruiting hinges on team expectations. The Lakers won…
2012 ELECTION INFLUENTIAL
Barack Obama has been re-elected as the president of our great nation. Democrats are smiling, Republicans are mourning Mitt Romney’s loss and everyone has been quite vocal about their opinion. Putting the presidential race aside, however, this election will be…
Electronic dance music here to stay
Throughout the years, the music scene has changed immensely. When we think of our parents, we imagine them dancing to disco at Studio 54. And when our children think of us, instead of dancing to Donna Summers, they will imagine…
‘Beer before liquor, never been sicker’ myth explained: Real Talk with Shelly & Ted
Shelly Sloan is the Health Promotion Coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Coordinator. You can find them at The Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her master’s degree in community health education and…
Election marks new era
Election night had great significance for many reasons. On Tuesday night, America sat and watched as the next president was determined, local races came to close decisions and social media sites were blasted with political opinions. Tuesday night, I did…
GOP must reform to maintain relevance
The Republican Party blew it. To be fair, they were backed into a corner by the Tea Party and were essentially doomed from the start. Let’s take a look at this race from an objective view. You have a sitting…
After months of meetings, end of NHL lockout in sight
When the NHL announced the cancellation of the entire November schedule, the optimism of having a regular season diminished among fans. Any remaining optimism was snuffed out when the league decided to cancel the Winter Classic, an event that would…
Republicans skeptical of election results
This is a very sad day for America as a nation. This election speaks volumes. It is stunning that someone who has failed to fulfill his obligation to the position that he was elected to was given another four years…
Pond speaks at Global Awareness Conference
With 57 different presentations, this was one of the most diverse and biggest years for the Global Awareness Conference. The conference, which was held for the first time in 2008, allows for students, faculty and organizations to present on cultures…
Ne-yo matures with newest release ‘R.E.D.’
Following his 2010 release “Libra Scale,” Ne-Yo returns with the album “R.E.D.” The album is a deeper look into Ne-Yo than other albums have showed. Ne-Yo was the subject of complaints after his previous release. Some claim that Ne-Yo has…
