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Exhibit merges art forms
The new art exhibit, River, Wings and Sky at the I. D. Weeks Library features both poems and mosaic pieces, combining two mediums into one exhibit. The art exhibit, on the first floor of the library, is made up of the 10 pieces both Nancy Losacker and Norma Wilson have done together. The exhibit features […]
Tech for life: Apps facilitate learning
As a man once said, “there’s an app for that.” Whether it’s help counting calories, taking notes or letting Indiana Jones run on an endless bridge while being chased by giant gorillas, there’s an app for it all. Apps can be used as tools, along with facilitate learning. There are apps that help students learn […]
COLUMN: Little items make big impact
Don’t be afraid to take a chance now and then with your winter wardrobe. Though some major fashion trends can seem a bit “out there,” through this column, I can help relieve the stress of translating this to a Midwest university lifestyle. When did yoga pants and Uggs become the “norm?” While I may hesitantly […]
CAB on par for a glowing purpose
Black lights and a 60-foot-by-60-foot mini golf course will be brought into the ballroom at the Muenster University Center to give students the chance to play golf in the dark with neon golf balls and clubs. Glow Golf will be held in the MUC ballroom Jan. 29 from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $3, with all […]
COLUMN: Feminism activists still have progress to make
When I tell people I’m a feminist, the response is pretty scattered. The most recent response I have gotten from people is, “We don’t need feminism anymore. We as human beings are all equals. It should be called humanism.” Well, yes, this is very true, and I do agree with you. However, there are many […]
COLUMN: Memory lapse leads to humorous event
Allow me to share a story of backpacks, bagels and memory lapse. Last semester, when Einstein Bros. Bagels first moved into town, I felt as if I’d discovered the answer to life’s every problem. I’d reached bagel nirvana. Fueled by the turkey BAT on asiago, I’d even managed to get a bit ahead on homework. […]
This Week in Entertainment: Best and Worst of Music, Movies and More
Best of: End of Sundance Film Festival The film festival always produces a handful of go-to films for those craving something different in cinema. This year’s success stories include Dear White People, a satire about racism on college campuses, and Ivory Tower, a documentary exploring the increasing cost of college education and whether or not […]
Hearthstone Open Beta is Here
On Jan. 21, Blizzard decided it is now time to let everybody in on the hot Trading Card Game. Hearthstone is a free-to-play TCG using the Warcraft universe and characters. First off, what makes this game awesome is because it is newbie friendly. People who haven’t played a TCG before will not be overwhelmed by this game at all. […]
CONNECTION ESTABLISHED BLOG: Hearthstone Open Beta is Here
On Jan. 21, Blizzard decided it is now time to let everybody in on the hot Trading Card Game. Hearthstone is a free-to-play TCG using the Warcraft universe and characters. First off, what makes this game awesome is because it is newbie friendly. People who haven’t played a TCG before will not be overwhelmed by this game at all. […]
CONNECTION ESTABLISHED BLOG: The industry does what Nintendon’t
Nintendo continues to flounder moving into 2014. The Wii U had ridiculous expectations of products sold by the end of 2013. The Japanese company refuses to make modern advancements in their products. And now, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has more than a couple of tough decisions to make in order to save his company. The […]