Sudanese child soldier turned activist and musician; that is Emmanuel Jal. Born into a civil war, he is a man who does not even know his own age. When he was still a small boy, he was turned into a killing machine along with countless other children. Before he was even 10 he had killed and seen people killed. (0) comments
For many students, deciding whether to live on campus or off campus is a tough decision. Living on campus usually conjures up images of annoying roommates, close quarters, and those public bathrooms, while living off campus usually makes people think of ultimate freedom, single rooms, and private bathing facilities. (0) comments
Every September since 1982, the American Library Association has launched an assertive, First Amendment-based campaign to highlight the downright necessity of preserving the freedom to read. This September marked the 27th annual Banned Books Week, a series of school and library events throughout the country that encourages "the freedom to express one's opinion, even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. (0) comments
Homecoming couldn't have started on a better note than the All Campus Sing in the Pealer Recital Hall Friday night. Despite the slip in introduction of president Gibralter and his "wife", the program was one that everyone could enjoy. The support given to the brothers and sisters of different sororities and fraternities was phenomenal. (1) comment