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College students shouldn’t aim for “street smarts”

Ben Friedman January 14, 2011

Street Smarts? Really? I keep hearing students describe themselves as “street smart” rather than “book smart.”  I take this to mean they possess some exceptional type of savvy or sales skills...

SGA reaches out

Tray Smith January 14, 2011

My column today was an introduction to the blog, so I feel like I should spare those of you who have taken the initiative to come look at the blog another promotion of the blog. This is our first day doing...

Video Games: Tomb Raider collection on the way

Stephen Swain January 4, 2011

Below is a link to a site confirming a Tomb Raider Collection. This is particularly interesting as the Tomb Raider origin story reboot was recently announced as well. The Blu-ray will have Tomb Raider...

Fashion: Red Hot

Fashion: Red Hot

Kelly Johnston November 30, 2010

Add a little color to your wardrobe this winter — red-hot color. Dreary weather and cold winds don’t make it easy to get excited about fashion. It’s unfortunate to think that you might let the temperature...

Film: ‘Harry Potter’ films suffer from their own medium

Film: ‘Harry Potter’ films suffer from their own medium

Jordan Berry November 28, 2010

The “Harry Potter” films have provided a blueprint for all subsequent film adaptations of beloved literary series. Unfortunately for audiences, this is not the blueprint to follow. How can I say that...

Music: Susan Boyle shuts Rihanna up

Music: Susan Boyle shuts Rihanna up

Adrian Garcia November 20, 2010

Oops! Susan Boyle did it again. The singing sensation will score yet another number one album. HITS Daily Double is reporting with first day sales that her second album, “The Gift,” is projected to...

Food: Give Thanksgiving a sweet treat

Avery Driggers November 19, 2010

This year my mom has charged me with the task of picking and making THE Thanksgiving dessert. Oh, the power. And with great power comes great responsibility, so I went to the most trusted and decadent...

Fashion: Sparkle this holiday season

Kelly Johnston November 15, 2010

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I can feel Christmas getting closer by the day. Sequins are a perfect way to display your holiday cheer. You can dress up an outfit with a sequined skirt,...

Fashion: Fall into Alabama weather, with clothes to match!

Jordan Staggs November 11, 2010

Ah, Alabama in the fall. It’s my favorite time of year. The leaves with their yellows, oranges and reds, blowing through the autumn wind, are really a sight to behold, as long as you’re not being...

Fashion: Winter White

Kelly Johnston November 11, 2010

Who says you can’t wear white after Labor Day? Many Americans have vowed to ban white from their wardrobe because of this old school taboo. I consider retiring the entire color from your closet for...

Food: Pumpkin - A Jack-o-Lantern of all trades

Food: Pumpkin – A Jack-o-Lantern of all trades

Avery Driggers November 11, 2010

In honor of two of my favorite holidays, Halloween and National Pumpkin Day, ‘tis the season for some fantastic pumpkin recipes. Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try out these...

Video Games: “Kirby’s Epic Yarn” is truly entertaining material

Video Games: “Kirby’s Epic Yarn” is truly entertaining material

Stephen Swain November 5, 2010

The last Kirby console game was released back in 2003. Even though Kirby has been away for a while, he is back with charm, polish and a unique style in a solid, distinctive game that Kirby pulls off handily,...