I look at the world today and see that many of the holidays and customs that are observed are not worth celebrating. In this article, I am concentrating on the popular Halloween celebration. “Trick or Treat” is the slogan children use at the doors of homeowners, waiting for the person […]

Approximately 10 miles away from RWC lies UC’s main ‘uptown’ campus in Clifton. Filled with numerous activities for students, main campus is the place to be. Whether you just want to hang out in the recreation center (accessible with a fee for RWC students), attend a free athletic event, or […]

If the various signs around the school haven’t tipped you off, the RWC Bookstore will be buying back books December 3-8.

Are you having a tough time mastering a foreign language? In the Foreign Language Lab, you will find tutors waiting to offer their assistance, at no cost. If you need help with your Spanish, Elizabete Braun is available Mondays 11-1 p.m. and Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. Winnie Cairns, who can help […]

Intimidating? Probably. Misunderstood? Maybe.Although he was born in New York City, Ason Supreme has been an off-and-on resident of Cincinnati since he was two weeks old. After graduating from Western Hills High School in 1994, Supreme first attended UC, studying Criminal Justice. He stayed at UC for two years and […]

If you’ve used any of the computers in the RWC Computer Concourse or computer classrooms, you know that over the summer RWC upgraded virtually all its machines to Microsoft Office Suite 2007. And because the new version looks much different from previous versions, you may have been confused about where […]

I’m permanently broke. I’m not addicted to clothes, shoes, or flashy cars. I’m addicted to travel. Every time I find myself with a few thousand dollars, I don’t think about how rewarding it would be to compound interest in a high-yield bond; I think about how far away from Cincinnati […]

Since the cold weather has finally arrived, we can break out the hats, the bulky coats and gloves. But instead of spending a fortune on that new designer coat, here are a few tips to save some money and spend it on textbooks instead:* Go to Internet sites like Overstock.com […]

[Editor’s Note: The following is a reprint of an article first published in the November 15, 2005 edition of The Activist. We are republishing in honor of Native American History Month].To Native Americans, the Bison or American Buffalo was a symbol of sacred life and abundance. This importance and symbolism […]

When many people think about Role Playing, they instantly think Dungeons and Dragons or games such as Final Fantasy, Baldur’s gate, Nox, or any other game filled with annoying bosses, Mystic battle systems, and nearly impossible reccurring foes and final battles. As a five-year experienced writer on Rpol.net, I find […]