Friday, March 18 March 18 will mark the two-year anniversary of the war against Iraq. The prayer vigil is open to the entire community and will be one of many held around the country this weekend to remember the many citizens and soldiers, both American and Iraqi, who have been […]
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Just another African war: complacency of genocide
Ten-thousand people die every month in the Darfur region of Sudan due to genocide that is being carried out by the government-sponsored militias known as the janjaweed. In the past year, the number of those killed was roughly reported to be 70,000, though many reports estimate the number to be […]
A day on the job: reporter shadows plant operations worker, gets insight
For roof leaks, closet breaks or clogged toilets, few students would think to look to Adams Hall. But this little building behind Doane houses 14 people who become very important to students in their maintenance crises. Although the workers at plant operations are each associated with a different department, such […]
Learning to juggle school, sports and friendships
A day in the life of a student-athlete
Women’s lacrosse spends spring break in service
There are a million reasons why they shouldn’t do it. The pressure to win, the opportunity to improve, the rapidly approaching season and the dwindling time to compete are all valid reasons to disregard service during spring break. The women’s lacrosse team, however, finds significant value in serving as a […]
The Gates Exhibit
Modern art installation- Central Park, New York City
Philadelphia Museum of Art gets surreal with Dalí
The eyes of the art world are focused on the city of Philadelphia. From February 16 through May 15, The Philadelphia Museum of Art is proudly hosting what The New York Times is calling “a visual and psychic marathon.” Dalí, the museum’s exhibit showcasing the work of famed surrealist Salvador […]
Constantine raises theological conversation; it does not raise the bar for good filmmaking
Someday, Constantine will make a fine Mystery Science Theater 4000 episode. Walking out of the theater, the people I saw this movie with were already laughing. The opening scene is highly reminiscent of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with a couple of Mexican peasants scrabbling aimlessly in the dirt […]
Hotel Rwanda depicts tribal brutality, American apathy
I’m the only girl I know who’s never cried during a movie, and I doubt that’s about to change. But of all the films I’ve ever seen, the only one that would be worth shedding a tear over is Hotel Rwanda. This has little to do with the film’s stirring […]
Letters from Abroad
Mukono, Uganda: Feb. 23 There’s something I’ve noticed about the Africans I’ve met here: they are incredibly polite and generous. Though it’s great to be in a culture like this and to feel welcomed and appreciated, it has brought about several funny circumstances. First of all, greetings here are very […]