Certain words in the English language have, for centuries, constructed certain social stigmas we would now consider matters of intolerance. Recently, the Associated Press announced the ban of the term “illegal immigrant” from its stylebook.
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And the Winning Numbers for Campus Housing Are…
In just a couple of short weeks, the all-important housing selection day will be upon University residents. Just after the relaxation of Spring Break, residents returned to emails with a random number which would determine their options for housing.
The Real Deal on Reality TV
For many American families, TV plays a large role in their daily lives. Children watch cartoons after school or early on Sunday mornings, adults who are home during the day watch soap operas and game shows, and many families gather around the television at the end of the night to watch a specific program together.
Carrying Your Weight in a Group Project
At some point in college, students are asked to work on a class project in groups, which may account for a major grade in the particular course in which it is assigned. These projects come in many forms including quizzes, presentations or major term projects.
Registration Riots: Scheduling Required Classes
It’s about that time of the year again: the stressful and frustrating experience of registering for classes for the upcoming year. With the time slots allotted and the information of classes available for each semester, scheduling wreaks havoc for many students. Be sure to provide yourself with the correct amount of time to research, conform and configure the next year’s academic schedule.
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Leading by Example
Early in our lives, we find ourselves following in other people’s footsteps. We shape our decisions based on those made by the people around us, and most of our values and morals stem from the thoughts and opinions of our loved ones. But what makes some people more adept to becoming role models than others?
Crime in Syracuse Sparks a Fear of Local Danger
With a sophisticated computer science and engineering background, David Renz, 29 of Cicero, NY managed to deactivate his court ordered electronic ankle bracelet in a matter of minutes. Disregarding his 9:00 pm curfew, he drove to the nearby Great Northern Mall. He then allegedly carjacked and abducted Lori Bresnahan, an Elementary school Librarian in the district and her 10-year old daughter after they were leaving a gymnastics class around 9:00 pm.
Challenging the Legality of Gene Patents
As the nascent field of genetics looms large across the frontlines of tomorrow’s medicine, the impact of the legality of gene patents today will have far-reaching consequences on how we may conduct genetic testing to assess the prognosis of various diseases.
Tips for Getting Involved in New Student Orientation from an OL
An orientation leader (OL) is given the important task of meeting new freshmen and providing insight of what life is like at the University and encouraging campus involvement.
Good News and Bad News: How News Savvy are Students?
In the current generation of college students, news has changed in terms of outlets, frequency, accessibility and even definition. While some students are avid news seekers, others are less concerned with events outside of their immediate surroundings. Some of this is due to a lack of time or no desire to seek out stories that they do not feel pertain to them directly.