On February 12 and 13, the RWC Student Government is holding special elections, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and again on the same days, 4-7 p.m. The reason for the special elections is this: In the spring quarter the Student Government holds its regular elections, and the elected officials from that spring […]
Author: Brandon Farmer
Cavalcade of Customs shines again
On the weekend of January 25, 26, and 27, the Cincinnati Convention Center held the 42nd annual Koi Auto Parts “Cavalcade of Customs” car show. Brilliant chrome and exquisite paint were not spared on the show floor. The lights of the Convention Center reflected off shades of chrome yellow, Rangoon […]
The Bookstore on McMicken: browser beware
Several years ago I decided to take an art history survey course at UC’s Clifton campus. As a pleasant diversion, I would walk from Clifton to Over the Rhine and eat at Stenger’s Cafe on Vine Street. One of the routes taken would be to go down Ravine, then hang […]
Commentary
As a student, I understand that Student Government plays a crucial part in the college. I understand this because it is what I have been told, not because it is what I have seen. If I were to ask representatives of the Student Government what their job is or what […]
Letter to the Editor – Mr. Farmer Regarding “Where is student Government?
Mr. FarmerI would like to respond to your editorial, “Where is Student Government?” that appeared in the February 5th edition of the Activist, in which you complained that you knew little about Student Government, its’ accomplishments, the candidates and the election process. Let me start off with saying that your […]
A Kentucky fan learns to like the Bearcats (sort of)
As a sports reporter covering the UC Bearcats, I often find myself not excited about the games. My lack of interest is not due to the semi-weak schedule, or that the Bearcats are always expected to win, but because of my father. You see my father was born in McKee, […]
New Mac Lab opens
RWC has added a new Macintosh lab in Muntz Room 327, which joins the already existing Mac Lab in Room 328. Rene Barrett, RWC Computer Lab Manager, also announced that the computer labs’ hours have been abbreviated slightly, so that the facilities will no longer be open on Sundays.
Current Cinema
As an aspiring writer, I was intrigued by the synopsis of the new film “Orange County.” Tom Hanks’s son Collin Hanks plays Sean, a surfer turned aspiring writer at Orange County High School. Sean decided not to be a surfer after finding a book on the beach written by a […]
Asian New Year showcases distinctive music
Although the National Asian New Year (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese) falls in February this year, RWC recognized this occasion on Wednesday, January 16. Over lunchtime, the lobby of Muntz Hall came alive with a celebration of distinctive Chinese cultural music as well as Asian cuisine. Hu Mei, Chinese instrumental artist […]
Women’s Film Festival to feature provocative works
On Saturday, March 2, RWC will host the Cincinnati Women’s Film Festival, which will be from one to nine o’clock in Muntz Hall. The event is co-sponsored by The UC Center for Women’s Studies and RWC, with assistance from Friends of Women’s Studies and the Women’s Film Project.Andrea Kornbluh is […]