CNN covered the shooting at Umpqua Community College. Should UCBA students be worried? Many know about the recent shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College. The tragedy left many questions, particularly surrounding the issue of security and safety procedures at community colleges. Are smaller campuses taking necessary precautions like bigger campuses […]
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Outdoor Enjoyment: Blood Moon in Ault Park
During the summer, Ault Park has a monthly gathering for the full moon. It’s a free gathering, and anyone can come from anywhere. I attended the last gathering of the year on a recent Sunday and was lucky enough to see the full eclipse happen, along with witnessing the blood […]
Students Need Naps
Before we answer with a yes or a no lets talk about some pros and cons. Some pros are that UC Blue Ash is a commuter school. If you don’t know what that means, its basically saying that we all have to get here in some way. We don’t live […]
UCBA Students React to the Umpqua Shooting
UCBA Student Olivia Fenner- “The shooting that happened in Oregon had me terrified as soon as I heard the news, I didn't want to go school the following day because I didn’t feel safe. But a shooting like that can happen anywhere; it just seems to hit home with a […]
A Visit from A Pope-ular Pope
In this image from Agência Brasil, the pope show his warmth and approachability. Among Catholics or non-Catholics alike, Pope Francis is one of the most popular popes, and he’s recently paid a visit to America. Pope Francis stepped on U.S. soil for the first time on September 22nd, and has […]
New Tower Means More Cell Phone Usage
As many UCBA students know, the cell phone service on campus is sub-par at best. I for one know about this ridiculousness. When I am on campus, I can’t even send a text. That could be because of my Verizon Wireless service or it could be because of the limited […]
I’ve Been Keeping up with the Kardashians
Have you been keeping up? It’s hard for me to conceive that anyone has not been keeping up with the Kardashians. I mean look around: they’re everywhere from books to explicit movies. What started as noise in the background while I do my homework has evolved into an hour of nonproduction […]
Which Virtual Pro Are You?
How do you know when it’s fall? Is it the clearance rack filling up with tank tops, the arrival of pumpkin pie, or maybe just the back-aching labor of raking leaves? All of those are terrible ways to know if it's fall or not, but a good way to know […]
John Boehner Steps Down
Cincinnati native John Boehner announced his retirement from the United States Senate amid in-fighting within the caucus. Boehner, a devout Catholic, announced this decision after the Pope’s visit to America on Friday, September 25. In a one-on-one chat with the Pope, “he put his arm around me and pulled […]
Police Violence and Race
Police have killed a lot of African Americans, but the media hasn't shown much sympathy in the past. Are you wondering why? I know I'm wondering why the sudden interest in old news. It seems that every week another African-American is dead […]