Paxson Communications Center: A Brief History
It’s a place many communications students call “home.” The Paxson Communications Center–which was the Student Union Building for most of its life–has a surprisingly unique history. The idea of a Student Union Building on campus was initially proposed in March of 1951 to President Dean Walker. Two students, T.P. Jones and Randy Cooper, argued that […]
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7 Ways to Reduce Stress, Find Balance During Mental Health Awareness Month
Welcome to college: a place where you always have homework, and even when you don’t have homework, you still have homework. The words exam, project, paper and homework have the unmatched ability to bring us much anxiety and stress (I mean, joy). With so much being demanded from us from our stacks of syllabi, it’s […]
REVIEW: The new ‘Birth of a Nation’ Film Isn’t ‘Right’ Historically, But Still Timely and Provocative
Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher in the antebellum South, orchestrates an uprising. Director: Nate Parker Starring: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller Rated R for disturbing violent content, and some brief nudity The release of Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a Nation” is aptly timed, tapping into the racial tensions that have […]
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Hurricane Matthew Affects Our Neighbors
It became clear on Sept. 28 that a tropical wave from the African coast was to become a major threat to the Caribbean and–eventually–the United States. As the storm greatly intensified and traveled westward in the Atlantic, it was given its name: Hurricane Matthew. The first landfall that Matthew made was in Haiti on Oct. […]
8 Fall-Themed TV Shows and Movies to Watch This Season
Stranger Things When Will Byers goes missing under supernatural circumstances in fall of 1984, his friends and family, the chief of police and a mysterious, young girl are all thrown into the search before an otherworldly monster can find him first. Somehow spooky and adorable at the same time, this new series absolutely deserves all […]
Down to the Wire: New Smartphones, Smartwatches Hit the Market
This fall, tech shoppers and students are getting ready to upload, download and purchase the latest in technology as new releases and updates hit the market–most notably is the new iOS10 for Apple products. This update is revolutionizing the iPhone. With new message and photo apps, among other add-ons, Apple took the essentials and made […]
Who Are The 2016 Presidential Candidates?
Upon hearing heated discussions over politics, you’re probably aware of the approaching Nov. 8 election. If you have completely missed watching or reading the latest in political news, there’s no better time than the present to start paying attention. There are four (yes, four) major people running for president this year, all from different parties: […]