Keep Calm and Carry On: A History
February 24, 2011 • Brent Heard, Guest Writer
Filed under Features
The British have never been the touchy-feely types. Often characterized by their “stiff upper lip,” Britons have often relied on pragmatism and old-fashioned determination to solve problems (http://www.phrases.org.uk). In 1939, the British Ministry of Information was founded and charged with the... Read more »
Super Bowl musical acts leave much to be desired
February 24, 2011 • Garrett Cimina, Humor and Leisure Editor
Filed under Humor & Leisure
There it was: the Super Bowl. For one entire glorious day, America’s most popular sport celebrated the imminent crowning of a new champion. And after two solid weeks of media coverage, the celebration had to extend beyond the average talking head. Enter: musical diversions. FOX featured a variety... Read more »
Guitar Hero breaks up the band
February 24, 2011 • Garrett Cimina, Humor and Leisure Editor
Filed under Entertainment, News
Ever since its first iteration hit store shelves back in 2005, the Guitar Hero series has helped thousands of nerds fulfill their rock and roll fantasies. The jump from original developer Harmonix to former Tony Hawk design studio Neversoft merely increased the momentum of the crazy train, with Guitar... Read more »
People need to understand the real meaning of the season of giving
February 3, 2011 • Vinay Viswanathan, Opinions Editor
Filed under Opinions
The holiday season is past us. The season of giving, unfortunately, has become a materialistic mess. The season of giving has become more of the season of getting. One of the major problems is that presents are no longer symbolic, but are instead viewed as an item. Senior Meghan Taylor confessed... Read more »
