Students from a Drama Workshop, being taught by Professor Rhonda Pettit, are looking to produce a play. They want to hear from anyone that has an interest in any aspect of production. If you have a passion for writing, acting, producing, prop building, or any other phase of play performance […]
Author: Connie Ledford
What Happened To Black History Month?
Conspicuously absent these days are the public service announcements encouraging us to observe and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans. Once a source of pride and honor, Black History Month seems to have been waylaid by other issues that have shifted our national focus.Dr. Carter G. Woodson must be spinning […]
Treat Your Teeth Between Classes
Even though October is Dental Hygiene Month, good oral health is essential all year round. How well do you take care of your teeth?Do you adhere to your daily dental regimen? Do you visit your dentist as often as prescribed? When was your last visit and why has it been […]
MY THREE BUGBEARS (Final Revision 4-16-04
MY THREE BUGBEARS (Final Revision 4-16-04By Ed Lachman. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE is the sign on room 343 of the building named after Dean Ernest G. Muntz whose stentorian tones delivered with such gusto in his lectures on American History really held me spellbound as a foreign […]
When The Sun Goes Down
So what happens when the sun goes down? A couple of different things, actually. The onset of evening can bring the promise of laughter and good times with friends – and there’s plenty of that on Kenny’s new album.But night can also bring solitude. While the sun is away, the […]
A Hit List for Valentine’s Romance
Not sure what sort of movies to get for that special someone? Try choosing your favorites from this list of romantic films:1. The Other Sister-Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi have plenty of obstacles to overcome when they wish to get married “like everybody else”; yet their bright, lovable portrayals of […]
Random Info for your Valentine
If you’re looking for a few brain-teasers in between the candy and flowers this year, try stumping your significant other with some of these questions:1. What would a person be least likely to do on Valentine’s Day during the Victorian period?You surely wouldn’t be signing your Valentine’s Day cards! To […]
Work on Campus for Pay and Benefits
The Bookstore is now hiring. Benefits including flexible scheduling and a 20% discount, yes even on textbooks. The Bookstore is seeking responsible individuals willing to work when scheduled.Work hours are flexible and they are willing to work around student’s classes. Workers are needed for morning hours ranging from 8 A.M.-1 […]
Are You A Good Driver?
Is it time to renew your driver’s license? Have you checked? Like many things it is easy to overlook. I recently renewed mine, and I’m both amazed and dismayed by the relative ease of obtaining a privilege that a great many people abuse to such a staggering degree. It’s so […]
My World-Physical Fitness Awaits…
When a new Community Center opened in Mason, I had to admit that I was very skeptical on its importance. Many renovations and new buildings had appeared where I lived, along with an overall growing sense of what I term “Yuppieism.” A good example of this was hearing a high […]