The University was host to Robert Pinsky and his accompanying musicians, Steve Cardenas and Ben Allison, on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 pm. Dozens of people, local and otherwise, gathered to see Pinsky perform his renowned poetry to impromptu jazz. He was available for book signings after the show.
Publication: Volume 84 (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013)
Volume 84 (Fall 2012 – Spring 2013)
A Good Movie For Die Hard Fans
When I was a little kid, my father sat me down and introduced me to the Die Hard franchise. He was the one who taught me what I refer to as my “golden rule of action movies” – if the bad guy dies in an extremely violent fashion at the end of the film, it is a good action movie.
Hawk Video Project Flies Around The World
Dozens of students, parents, faculty, friends and locals gathered in the Wilson Auditorium for a screening of 24 Frames, 24 Hours on Monday, February 15. This project was headed by Dr. Max Schleser, a visiting scholar from the Massey University in New Zealand, and involved students making brief documentaries on the Hurricane Sandy aftermath through the use of cell phone video cameras.
Thibault’s Journey to the Starting Lineup
Senior guard Carly Thibault’s life revolves around basketball. At 5’5” she may not be the biggest player on the court, but she has the biggest passion and has emerged as a leader of the women’s basketball team.
Women’s Basketball Wins Four Straight
The women’s basketball team is riding a four-game winning streak as their record improved to 12-12, 9-4 in the Northeast Conference (NEC). They won both their games this weekend, and are currently third in the NEC with five games to play.
Eller’s Career Comes to a Close
While many see running as a burden, senior distance runner Amanda Eller finds it nothing but a pure delight. Approaching graduation from the University, Eller has competed in numerous events in not only cross country for the Hawks, but indoor and outdoor track as well.
Waite Scores 1,000th Point in Win Over St. Francis
The men’s basketball team split their games this weekend, losing to Long Island University Brooklyn (LIU) and beating St. Francis Brooklyn. The Hawks (10-17, 5-9) are a game and a half behind Central Connecticut for the eigth and final Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament spot.
Football Team Joins Big South Conference
The University has accepted an invitation to become an associate member of the Big South Conference for football beginning in the 2014 season.
Balance Needed : Credits Which Prevent Students From Graduating
One Student’s Reaction to the Recent Knowledge She May Not Graduate on Time
Imagine the spring semester of your senior year in college. Schoolwork seems like a piece of cake, nights and weekends are well spent, and job searching is an exciting new adventure. The only thing standing between you and the professional working world is graduation.
A Crackdown on Cursing in Public?
Swearing in public has become common for most Americans, especially among teens and young adults. Cursing while driving and during conversations, the scenarios are endless. While some consider cursing to be a sin or taboo others are voicing their First Amendment rights to swear in public. Has our swearing society gone too far?