Culture
Federal Drinking Age Saves Lives
Afua Nuro, Staff Writer
On July 23, 1984 the federal drinking age was officially changed from 18 to 21. Since then, many have been opposed to this federal law, …
Articles by The State Times
Culture
Mixing it up in the Dining Hall
Sarah Meltzer, Staff Writer
The dining hall: A place to sit down, relax and talk to friends while munching on some tasty treats. It seems, at first glance, …
Culture
New LeanPath Program Tracks Dining Hall Waste
Rebecca Pollard, Environmental Columnist
It is not an uncommon occurrence to be in the dining hall and see someone put a full plate of food on a tray and …
Arts
Metal Fans Spend Valentine’s Day At Unforgettable NYC Show
Pat Boody, Staff Writer
Many spent their Valentine’s Day this year at the Acheron in Brooklyn, seeing the bands Turnstile, Diamond Youth and Angel Du$t take the stage along with …
National News
Will the Federal Minimum Wage be Raised?
National News
Contributing Writer
Hope Costa
The Cato Institute conducted a study in February that showed just how desperate working class conditions in the United States have become. According to …
Feature
Yule Ball Festivities Sweep Students Away
Aliya Ladha, Contributing Writer
The Harry Potter Club held its third annual Yule Ball on March 1. All students, whether they are part of the club or not, were invited …
Culture
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Becca Longabucco, Staff Writer
Let’s face it: many of us have been unhappy with our weight at some time or another. From those annual holiday pounds to the …
Arts
Creators Build A Winner In “The Lego Movie”
Hannah Griesel, Staff Writer
Although many movies based on childhood toys such as “G.I. Joe” and “Battleship” are unanimously considered flops, “The Lego Movie,” in theaters since February 7, has …
National News
“Sextreme-ists” take on the Patriarchy One Public Nudity Citation at a Time
National News
Staff Writer
Kelly Spencer
FEMEN, a radical feminist group that has gained strength all across Europe has recently attracted media attention in the United States. Founded in Ukraine …
Arts
National Nutrition Month
Kayla Slater, Columnist
March is National Nutrition Month, and the theme this year is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” National Nutrition Month is a campaign sponsored by the Academy …