25 Words on Love

Sarah Grace Goolden: Love is not something you’ll find on a generic Valentine’s Day card; it’s when he lets me eat his fries even though I said I wasn’t hungry. Patrick O’Connell: Love is not the grand force of destiny expressed in greeting cards and sappy music. It is a simple act of selflessness towards another person. Courtney Cordoza: Love is being with your favorite … Continue reading 25 Words on Love

Trump and Palestine

Omar A Obregon-Cuebas Staff Writer Donald Trump announced on Dec 6, 2017 that the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It was also announced that the U.S. would halve the amount of aid which they are currently giving to Palestine. To name Jerusalem as the capital of the Israeli state ignores Palestinian history and the views of the international community, and is … Continue reading Trump and Palestine

This Week in Art History

February 7, 1974: Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles” opened in movie theaters, with Cleavon Little as Bart. February 8, 1965: Supremes released their hit song, “Stop in the Name of Love”. February 9, 1997: “The Simpsons” aired its 167th episode, making it the longest-running animated television show. February 10, 1949: Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” opens on Broadway. February 11, 1942: The comic book “Archie” … Continue reading This Week in Art History

Review: Tennis Packs the Cat’s Cradle

James Ross Kiefer, Editor-in-Chief Great fashion, big hair and exuberant sexuality was in the air Saturday night at The Cat’s Cradle. Indie darlings Tennis and Overcoats managed to attract a sold out crowd to the intimately sized venue, each offering a playful set of dancy and soulful songs. Nestled off Main St. in the hip and docile Carrboro, North Carolina, it’s easy to completely gloss … Continue reading Review: Tennis Packs the Cat’s Cradle

This Week in Art History

January 24, 1927: Alfred Hitchcock released his first film as a director – “The Pleasure Garden” January 25, 1961: The animated film “101 Dalmatians,” was released January 26, 1988: “Phantom of the Opera” opens at Majestic Theater in NYC January 27, 1984: Michael Jackson is burned during filming of a Pepsi commercial January 28, 1813: “Pride and Prejudice” written by Jane Austin is published in … Continue reading This Week in Art History

Stand Present: The Issue with College Attendance

Donna Wood Staff Writer For years, college was always described to me as an education system where the student was on their own. Unlike high school, instructors do not remind their students to do the right thing. Instead, the decision lies with the students because they are recognized as responsible adults who have the capacity to make their own decisions, regardless of the consequences that … Continue reading Stand Present: The Issue with College Attendance