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International Update: Current Issues in the Middle EastBy September 16, 2012 - 7:56pm If you have been paying attention to the news at all this past week you probably know that protests have engulfed the Middle East and beyond. While many people see the destruction these protests are causing to US interests abroad, particularly our embassies, many have no idea why these protests are actually happening and what their implications are to the United States and the world. READ MORE |
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It's March and Everyone's Going Mad!By March 26, 2012 - 5:20pm As many are preoccupied with the warm weather and change of season others are directing their attention to the world of college athletics. As everyone knows March is famous for the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Although the Division I college tournament usually gains greater televised attention, this year the Division III tournament was particularly exciting for Scranton fans. Scranton Men’s basketball captured its second straight and fourth Landmark Conference championship in the league’s five-year history. READ MORE |
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Kony 2012: The Bigger PictureBy March 21, 2012 - 9:55pm By now many of you are among the millions of Youtube viewers who have watched the 29 minute documentary released by a non-profit organization, Invisible Children, entitled Kony 2012. More than likely you also have become aware of the backlash that Invisible Children has received; with many people questioning the legitimacy of their claims and their organization. Leaving aside the allegations that have been brought against the Invisible Children campaign (which the organization addresses here: http://www.invisiblechildren.com/critiques.html) I admire the campaign’s ability to unite and bring a sense of purpose to our generation. READ MORE... |
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Big Brother is WatchingBy March 4, 2012 - 1:07pm We’ve all seen it before: a tiny little tan colored box with words pops up in the corner of our searches on Google. It speaks of new privacy settings and suggests that we take a look at them. Chances are, most of us probably ignored it as we searched for some specific link or picture. A few of us probably skimmed it, thinking to ourselves “Okay, no big deal. I can make a few privacy changes when needed. Besides, why worry? It’s just Google. I can trust this site.” Right? READ MORE |
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Where Are Our Priorities?By February 26, 2012 - 5:52pm As many of you know, February 11 was the day when Whitney Houston passed away of a prescription drug overdose. The news caught on like rapid fire, and the amount of publicity Houston’s death attracted was unbelievable. Everywhere I went on campus, there was constant talk of when and how Whitney Houston died. Now don’t get me wrong; I’ve been listening to the great Whitney since the time fanny packs were in style. However, the more publicity her death got, the easier it was for companies to stay out of the spotlight when a crisis hit. READ MORE |
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9/11— Is Not just the day between 9/10 and 9/12By February 19, 2012 - 12:00pm Warat Home: Students Respond to September 11th Written by Nicole Quinn and Nina Shengold Directed by University of Scranton Student Catherine Fischer Every year September 11th comes. The students at the University of Scranton rush to Starbucks to get their coffees then run to get to class on time, and later fight to get a good seat in the library so they can cram for their midterms. Maybe if they are writing a paper, they notice date but a after minute, they continue typing because that research paper, that Bio-Chem lab, that Honor’s project just can’t wait. Or, worse, maybe they don’t notice the date at all. Then the day passes, as if nothing ever happened. READ MORE... |
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Galentine’s DayBy February 11, 2012 - 3:58pm NBC’s Parks and Recreation heroine Leslie Knope knows the importance of girlfriends. On the February 2 episode Leslie celebrated Galentine’s Day, a holiday held the day before Valentine’s Day, with a luncheon for her favorite female friends. Following the episode, Galentine’s Day was a trending topic on twitter. The fictional holiday is starting to gain some real celebrants. According to the UCLA School of Medicine, girlfriends are good for our health. A study conducted by the university revealed that hanging out with female friends releases oxytocin in our brains, which reduces stress. Now that’s something to celebrate. With February 14th right around the corner, it’s time to start prepping! ... |
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Being green doesn’t have to cramp your styleBy December 4, 2011 - 9:57pm We all love to add the latest trends to our wardrobe each season without breaking the bank, but what is this over consumption doing to the environment? Many of us give in to the latest trends and shop for fast fashion, or cheap clothes that are on trend from retailers who pump out new, inexpensive styles each season. For us, this translates into a fabulous, on-trend wardrobe that keeps people guessing because we don’t have to wear the same old thing all the time. For the environment, our overconsumption is a cause for concern. READ MORE |
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