Author: Hannah Downs

Science & Technology

Apple Watch Arrives in Stores April 24

On April 24, Apple will be releasing a new item.  As the Apple website states, “Apple Watch is unlike any device we’ve ever made.  But we wanted interacting with it to be just as easy and intuitive as using your iPhone or working on a Mac.  So we invented all-new […]

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Amanda Janzen Turns Cancer Into Life Lesson

This past week I met a very special person here at UCBA.  Amanda Janzen is a first year Pre-Pharmacy student and McMicken College of Arts and Science Communication alumna.  However, the summer before Amanda’s sophomore year of college, she started getting weird symptoms.  After battling months of fatigue, weight loss, […]

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Library Offers Many Forms of Help

It’s crazy to think that the semester is actually almost over.  As it’s coming to an end, most of you may know what that means.  Finals week is creeping up, last minute papers will be due, and the cramming will begin.  For those of you who have papers due and […]

Science & Technology

Don’t Be Fooled by Apple

In February 2014, I got the iPhone 5c. I was excited to get a new iPhone since my iPhone 4 was slow and had terrible battery life.  I decided to get the 5c instead of the 5s because I wanted the pink color, and it was cheaper.  In my thought, […]

Arts

Lollapalooza Nearly Sold Out

It’s that time of year again, when everyone rushes online so they can buy their tickets before they are gone.  These tickets sell out quickly for a huge music festival that takes place each year in Chicago during the summer. As the event’s website claims, “Lollapalooza is more than just […]

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A Great Spring Break Read

To all the lucky UCBA students who get to go somewhere relaxing and warm on spring break and need a good book for a “beach read,” here you go.   Whether your plans are to shop, party, or just relax on the beach, there’s always time for a good read. […]

Arts

Mötley Crüe Embark on Their Final Tour

For over 30 years, the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe has killed it in the music industry.  After their many worldwide best-selling albums, a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame, and the countless sold-out tours around the world, they are sadly coming to an end.  Now this may not […]

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Library Spring Break Hours

UC will have Spring Break starting March 16-22.  During that time, the UCBA Library will have different hours.   Monday through Thursday (March 16-19) the Library will be opening at noon and closing at 5 p.m.  On Friday, March 20, the Library will open at noon and close at 4 […]

Science & Technology

Stay On Top of Winter Weather With Storm App

With this crazy weather, it’s great to keep track of what will happen next.  Weather Underground takes storm tracking and severe weather alerts to a new level with its newest app called “Storm,” just released on February 18.  Founded in 1995 as the first online weather service, Weather Underground supplies […]