I'm the kind of person who wants to know everything about everything. It's difficult for me to admit privately, much less publicly, when I can't get my arms around an important topic. But the current financial crisis is kicking my ass.
This year's incoming college freshmen finally have arrived on campus, and the stress of applications and the excitement of the admissions process have wound down. A newfound freedom awaits, but with it comes an immersion into a new social life that current students say can be extremely overwhelming at times.
Once upon a time kids played board games not Webkinz. "E-mail" was a buzzword, and perhaps just as notably "buzzword" was a popular term. "Cyberspace" was another - a term affirming the distinction between the Internet and the "real world." This distinction is now obsolete.
Fall term has the largest influx of students to local university campuses and also the highest amount of crime out of any quarter or term. Typical crimes around campuses range from the stealing of unattended possessions to armed robbery.
The weather is getting cooler and the days are beginning to shrink. Yes, summer is slowly coming to an end, but don't be sad: Area college and university campuses are flooded again with young, energetic, happy college students breathing life back into this old town.
You spend enough on tuition; get your kicks at a discounting, dining, parking and printing. But off-campus its your key to student discounts. Xavier has an excellent All Card program that offers discounts on everything from movies and arts to yoga classes and carpet installation. (Hopefully you wont need to use that last one.
No surprise, but journalism ain't what it used to be, and we're paying the price for it. Maybe you don't care, don't think you should or wonder why it even matters. Thanks to the general apathy of the American public, you're probably right.
In 1871, Henry Probasco gave the city of Cincinnati the Genius of Water sculpture and fountain. Her home became Fountain Square, and the square has been the center of the Queen City ever since. Fountain Square has been renovated multiple times.
Eamon Roach, Sophomore, Philosophy and Natural Sciences Majors. Q: What are the campus issues people are talking about? A: Much of the conversation about campus issues seems to revolve around the new construction.
Katlin Stupi, Graduate Student, Physical Therapy Major. Q: What are the best and worst parts of your school? A: The Mount has a very strong academic program, which is why I'm here. I enjoy being challenged in my classes, the small class sizes and that teachers are really concerned about the progress of their students.
Brittany Moncrease, Junior, International Studies Major. Q: What are the campus issues that people are talking about? A big topic of discussion is diversity and how important that is and how it's becoming such a big deal for the university.
Sara Relojo, Senior, Illustration Major. Q: What are the best and worst parts about your campus? A: The best part is definitely how accessible it is. Our six-floor building is totally secure and open 24 hours a day, and most upper-classmen get huge, accommodating studios with windows.
The Reds officially ended their season Sept. 28 with a fivegame losing streak. They unofficially ended their season with a five-game losing streak at the end of July. It seemed like the Reds were always on a five-game losing streak this year. At least we know where they stand.
John McCain heard about President Bush's proposed $700 billion economic-help-out plan today and said, "Hold it! America needs help from a maverick! I'm going to Washington!" and then he postponed his presidential campaign.
