Fashion has to come from somewhere, so where does it come from? Fashion Shows! This year there have been many great shows. Here’s a recap of my personal favorite: Kimora Lee Simons for Baby Phat. The theme of the show was a Moroccan vacation about a fashionable globe trotter. Outfits […]
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What Are You Reading? “Crank” Is Raw and Real
RWC student Alyssa Lee is currently reading “Crank,” written by Ellen Hopkins. In the book, Kristina, the 15-year-old narrator, explains how she became addicted to crank. She explains how the stimulant had turned her from a straight A student to a drug addict. She was court ordered to visit her […]
The Internet: Cupid Comes to Cupertino
Gear up, all you young men and pretty young things, because come summer the little impish, winged boy, armed with bow and arrow, will be out there setting hearts on fire, on the Cupidtino website, hearts of Apple users to be precise.For the sublimely unaware, Cupidtino.com is a dating website […]
Music: Foxy Shazam Kicks Ass and Rocks Out
With their addictive piano-based melodies, intense stage presence, and acrobatic playing ability, Foxy Shazam has been scorching up the underground scene for years. While relying mostly on word of mouth, they were relatively unheard of until the 2005 release of their debut album, “The Flamingo Trigger.” But Foxy Shazam broke […]
Where Is Our Rec Center?
Some of my dad’s favorites stories he tells about his “college days” were the times he spent playing intramural sports: wiffle ball at two o’clock in the morning, mud volleyball, kickball; you name it, they played it. So one of the things I really looked forward to about going to […]
Message from the Dean: Strategic Planning Needs Student Input
One of the characteristics that I believe is a true asset of our college is our philosophy of shared governance. From our founding more than 40 years ago, we have continually stressed active participation in decision-making among all of our various constituencies, including students, alumni, our community, faculty, staff and […]
On The Spot: What If Faculty Get a Raise Next Year?
Considering the tuition Increase in 2010-2011, how would you feel if faculty get a raise in their contract for next year?Alfonso Caballero, 21, Criminal Justice“I wouldn’t mind it because I would at least know where my money was going.” Rob Anello, 21, Nutrition“I do not understand why Raymond Walters needs […]
Rethinking the Melting Pot
All eyes are on Arizona. The recently passed immigration law, which forces police to demand the citizenship papers of anyone they have “reasonable suspicion” of being an illegal immigrant, has brought the state under fire. But Arizona isn’t just promoting racial profiling; it’s promoting other forms of discrimination as well. […]
My World: Will There Ever Be an End to Terrorism?
Terrorism is a very touchy subject. Not only have we been directly affected by it, but there has also been a recent attempt in New York in none other than Time Square. The attempted bombing has got me thinking. I’m starting to wonder about the reasons behind the increased attempts. […]
Paula Spievack, Adjunct Professor, Dies Suddenly
The RWC Study Skills Staff announced that Academic Tutor and Adjunct Professor Paula Spievack passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Friday, May 7. The funeral will be Sunday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at Weil Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Road. More details will be included in the next issue.