Everyone has a favorite way of getting all the facts and searching the most popular topics happening around the world. In September of 1998, two men from Stanford University, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, launched what is today’s most popular search engine, Google. The name originated from the word “googol,” […]
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Music: Dr. Dre’s “2001,” Best Rap Album Ever?
Eleven years ago a masterpiece was created, “2001,” by Dr. Dre (released in 1999). I absolutely love Dre. He’s the best at what he does, and that’s making beats. Unfortunately, most people tend to focus only on the curse words and lyrics that provoke violence, drug use, and other filthy […]
Books: “Last Song” Offers Important Message
Best-selling author, Nicholas Sparks, creates another heart-warming and tear-jerking work with his latest novel, “The Last Song.” If this is your taste in books, you’ll love this book.The book centers around seventeen year old Veronica “Ronnie” Miller, who arrives at her father’s home in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, with complete […]
Fashion: Your 2010 Guide for Spring
Hey! All you fashionistas listen up! It’s a brand new year, for brand new beginnings. Whatever your new year’s resolution, you need to bring it in with style. I’m going to tell you what’s hot! And what’s not! So pay attention as I bring you your 2010 guide to the […]
What Are You Reading? “Twilight Saga” Still Rules
For the November 30 Activist “What Are You Reading?” article, students were reading the “Twilight Saga,” by Stephenie Meyer. “The Twilight Saga” is still at large and as popular as ever. The media blitz is starting to get on my nerves, but yes, the “Twilight” series is still by far […]
Help In the Search for a New Dean
Greetings Students, and welcome back. Part of a fun and beneficial college experience is, for many, having their thoughts heard and considered. You now have such an opportunity. The College has assembled a Decanal Search Committee, and this committee is actively reviewing candidates to fill the position of Raymond Walters […]
Letter to the Editor: From a Survivor of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Dear Activist:As a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, I know too well how difficult it is to go on with your life as if nothing has happened. I started two support groups at Raymond Walters College in the fall quarter 2009 to bring together survivors and their support […]
Bengals Exceed Expectations
After the Cincinnati Bengals won only four games during the 2008 season, many people assumed skepticism at the start of the 2009 season. And they became even more skeptical when the Bengals lost their first game to the Denver Broncos on a tipped ball for a last-second touchdown. However, as […]
Message From the Dean: UC’s Inclement Weather Policy
The first day of spring-March 20-is still weeks away, and most weather forecasters indicate that we’re in for at least a few more instances of inclement weather. Because there’s the potential for treacherous travel, I want to share with you how the university handles severe winter weather situations.The official UC […]
Acting Parts Open for “Vagina Monologues” Performance Here
Dr. Edie Fisher of the Behavioral Science Department along with a psychology student, Kari Shields, will be putting on a production of “The Vagina Monologues” in February 2010 in the RWC auditorium. Any female who is interested in a part in the show should contact Professor Fisher at (269) 352-4666 […]