Campus News
Reality in 400 Words or Less
Tim Lavis, News Editor
ST: Explain the basic concept of your website.
JM: Simplify Reality is your news in 400 words or less. What we do is explain social concepts, …
Month: February 2012
News
UN Addresses Syrian Violence
Jackie Victoria, Contributing Writer
Valentine’s Day marked the eleventh day of the Syrian government’s ongoing attack on the central, civilian city of Homs, which is still underway. The Arab League …
News
Chavez Challenged in Upcoming Election
Tara Miner, Staff Writer
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will have a strong opponent in the 2012 election. Recently, Henrique Capriles, a 39-year-old governor, won the country’s primary for the presidential …
Health
Nearly 2000 Communities Abandon FGM Rites, UNICEF Reports
Laura Arias, Staff Writer
Most of us do not perform actions or practices that do not flatter us, especially when they have to do with our body. Though women in …
Campus News
Textual Harrasment: A PSA from UPD
T-Sgt. Nate Leonard, Columnist
Almost everyone communicates using cell phones these days, whether by texting or calling. Cell phones are extremely convenient and are a great luxury. I’m sure many …
Technology
Highlander Virus
Mike Bonanni, Staff Writer
The Ainscot.L virus, otherwise known as the Highlander virus, is taking hold of the internet one victim at a time. The virus takes its name from …
Lifestyle
SUCO Celebrates Black History Month
Mike Bonanni, Staff Writer
On Sunday February 26, Hunt Union was host to a Black History and Diversity celebration in honor of Black History Month. The night featured a variety …
Literature
“The Angel Esmeralda” Soars
Sam Spokony, Photo Editor
When Thomas Pynchon released “Slow Learner” — a collection of five short stories published very early in his career — in 1984, it wasn’t just about …
Dining
Coop’s Soup: Thrive on Tomato
Cooper Nelson, Staff Writer
Why not just make the canned soup? Because I want a meal, not thickened tomato juice. Because I want something I can enjoy without adding an …
Technology
Technology Pitfalls
Pat Cutty, Staff Writer
As someone who’s been in the computer fixing business for quite some time, I still marvel at the amount of stupidity I constantly come across in …