lsquo;Frictionless Object’ is 3D art created by UC Blue Ash professors Ted Ferdinand and David Hartz The UCBA Art Gallery will feature a new exhibit that brings together the talents and creativity of faculty from across several different disciplines. “Gaps and Overlaps: Collaborative Works by UC Blue Ash Faculty” is […]
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Movies: Academy Awards Provide Satisfying Evening
On Sunday, February 22, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its 87th annual ceremony to award the legendary Oscar to those they think are worthy. Like any cinephile, I watched it. To me the Oscars are my Super Bowl. I’m not saying I’ve always agreed with […]
Talk to Cover Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness is the ability to understand both what is currently happening around us, as well as what is most likely to happen in the near future. UC Blue Ash College will host a free presentation on the topic titled “Having Situational Awareness Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death.” […]
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 […]
Faculty Panelists Discuss Multi-Ethnicity
As a part of UCBA’s Diversity Series, several faculty members attended “What Are You? Demystifying the Multiracial Experience.” This meeting was meant to help faculty members when it comes to approaching the topic of race and ethnicity in the class. The presentation was hosted by Michelle McKinney of UCBA’s Library; […]
Voting: Stand Up and Be Counted
For a large percentage of UCBA students, the next election will be the first time they’ve had the opportunity to vote. You see the billboards and signs all over, and you may even see the commercials from the candidates. The importance of utilizing your right to vote can’t be understated. […]
UC Basketball: Bearcats Lose Shootout But Outgun Houston
Even though UC didn’t defeat Xavier last week, they beat University of Houston on February 21 to end a three-game losing streak. Shaq Thomas scored 18 points and Gary Clark had 14 rebounds. Cincinnati converted 16 Houston turnovers into 20 points and made more free throws (17) than […]
Fashion: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Oscars
The Oscars were Sunday, and although it’s a very well known show that gives prestigious awards, I find the show to be rather dull. Typically, I watch a lot of music award shows, but not many for acting because they just don’t seem as interesting to me. Nevertheless, I […]
TV: “Lockup: Raw” Comes to Cincinnati
I have a confession to make: one of my favorite things to watch on television is “Lockup: Raw.” If you’ve never seen it, it is a show on CNBC that travels to various jails and prisons to see how the inmates live. The show includes actual interviews with inmates, who […]
Books: The Mystery of “The Girl on the Train”
Paula Hawkins’s mystery fiction “The Girl on The Train,” just published on January 13 is currently the top seller on Apple’s iBooks. From the window of her train, troubled alcoholic Rachel Watson watches the world. Specifically she watches a couple who are frequently out on their terrace at the very […]