People often complain about how things ranging from television, to video games, to Harry Potter are making children violent and otherwise corrupting them. They endlessly mention things like “Doom” and “Grand Theft Auto” as morally reprehensible and try to get them banned or censored. For years, the media has attracted […]
Author: Dennis Lowrey
Student Government notes
The following topics were discussed at the RWC Student Government meeting held Thursday, February 28, 2008: Student Government now has Student Presidential Slate and At-Large Senator packets available in the Student Government office. Any who are interested are welcome to apply for the University Positions. (Note: these spots are for […]
RWC’s relationship with China evolves
You may remember RWC English Professsor Rita Kumar’s trip to Xi’an International Studies University (XISU) and her experience there last summer, as recorded in the Activist last fall. This school year, Professor Xiaohua Hu, a teacher from XISU is visiting RWC and teaching English Composition here, as part of a […]
Employment Opportunity
Summer job positions available @ day camp located north of Cincinnati. Camp JB Mac is hiring for camp Counselors, lifeguards, Director and Assistant Director. Since 1990, Camp JB Mac is in operation from M-F from June to August caring for children ages 6-12 yrs. All trainings provided by camp, excellent […]
Students and faculty talk politics
What is a superdelegate, and how is one selected? How do the primaries work? If you’ve ever wondered about the answers to these questions, then you’re not alone. In fact, it was in response to just these queries that last month’s brown bag discussion was prompted and put together. Acknowledging […]
The Internet: The best things in life are free
Let’s face it, moth-flying-out-of-your-wallet-broke students, no one in his right mind would pay for something if he knew that it was available right at his fingertips for free. Perhaps the greatest gift of this wonderful World Wide Web invention are those little known pages that give you things like music […]
Songwriting Contest winner to get $200 digital recorder
The Second Annual RWC Songwriting Contest has a grand prize any songwriter can use: a Zoom H2 Digital Recorder, a palm-size stereo recorder that sells for around $200. The prize has been generously donated by local music retailer Willis Music, with stores all over the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky […]
Music: One funny video and another sad story
For this issue of music review, I was told to check out a music video on Youtube for a song called “Tunak Tunak,” by Daler Mehndi. This music video was brought to my attention by a friend. So I visited YouTube and found the music video. To my surprise I […]
My World: The questionable habits of young males
Everyone knows that men and women have different perspectives on certain aspects of life, but there are a few that are just ridiculous. Washing your hands, having sex with certain people, and relationship issues are the issues brought up on the regular basis. I have discussed these three topics with […]
RWC eMedia produces important health care videos
While you may be aware of the excellent teaching facilities of RWC’s Electronic Media Program, you might be surprised to learn about other projects that the department has produced aiding the educational and medical fields and the community.Of note recently, two particular works have been completed and well received. In […]