At 8:30 a.m. Jan 23, police were dispatched to the Markin Family Student Recreation Center in regards to a damaged door. The door was unlocked, and the wood at the bottom of it was cracked. The door leads from the gym to a storage room.…
Posts published in January 2009
Ben Koch stood among more than a million people to witness history in the making as President Barack Obama took the oath of office. But if you were to ask Koch in November if he thought he would be witnessing a democrat take the White…
Upon Caterpillar Inc.’s announcement on Monday that it is cutting 20,000 jobs, spokesperson Jim Dugan said the outlook for the future is uncertain. “We have instituted a hiring freeze, which we announced in December, and it’s in response to the global recession, which is having…
Open-door policies will no longer be only for professors starting next week. University President Joanne Glasser will open her door and her ears to any and all concerns students feel need to be brought to her attention. Speaking on her behalf, Assistant Vice President for…
New data suggests drinking behavior may change with time The number of drinking tickets given to students has decreased about 15 percent since the introduction of the Comprehensive Alcohol Action Plan. Recently released data, which also includes a lower number of student BAC levels and…
I have seen approximately 2,000 episodes of “Saved by the Bell.” I think I could remember more stories about the gang at Bayside High than I could about my own high school experiences. I remember watching “Saved by the Bell” when I was little, thinking…
Music can certainly set a mood. From a horror scene in a film to motivation during a long run, music can easily change the atmosphere and declare a tone for events to come. In the case of Barack Obama’s inaugural celebrations, his campaign philosophy of…
A film telling the true story of four Jewish brothers hiding and fighting the Nazis, “Defiance,” starring Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber, is an overall success. The story of the Bielski brothers is one of tragedy, hardship and constant fear, yet also one of love,…
BY ELIZABETH SIEGEL for Voice In a year of many great films and performances, the most outstanding have been nominated for this year’s Academy Awards. PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE •Richard Jenkins in “The Visitor.” “The Visitor” stars Richard Jenkins as…
It’s finally here. “Mantis,” the latest album from improv-rock gods Umphrey’s McGee, has successfully set the progressive rock bar at its highest for 2009. Arguably Umphrey’s’ best studio effort to date, “Mantis” is absolutely flawless. The caliber of talent within this band is unbelievable. Over…