I checked my e-mail last Friday, Oct. 30, to find that the 2008-2009 Horned Frog yearbook was ready to be picked up by students who ordered one. Having ordered my yearbook after my picture was taken last year, I was excited to finally see what was bound inside the bright, white cover. (1) comment
I enjoyed Thursday's editorial cartoon depicting the professor oblivious to the various distractions occupying his students' attention. I shared that view throughout college, assuming that professors were in their own tunnel-vision world and couldn't see anything in front of them. (0) comments
Sen. Joe Lieberman, Ind-Conn., said on Oct. 27 that he would filibuster Democratic Senator Harry Reid's health care reform bill if it included a government-run insurance plan, or public option. For the politically uninterested, this fact might be irrelevant. (1) comment
Here's a shocker. Television doesn't improve learning skills for children under 2. If that seems like common sense to you, it apparently didn't for the makers of the Baby Einstein DVD series. Apparently the movies were sold under the guise of "learning" devices since 1997 and have been under fire since the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission about the product making false claims to enhance children's learning, according to the Sun Sentinel. (2) comments
Michael Jackson transformed the pop music genre, sold millions upon millions of records and made headlines, both good and bad, throughout his life. After Jackson's untimely passing, it was made known to the public and his adoring fans that Jackson was in the process of releasing a movie about his musical comeback and his rehearsals for the massive global tour that was going to put him back on the map. (1) comment
I believe the words "eloquent" and "Obama" are synonymous. Whether you love President Barack Obama or despise him, I think we can all agree that he is an excellent, engaging orator. During his campaign, Obama's speeches and messages incited passion and hope in many of the most pessimistic Americans. (3) comments
The fifth annual "Frogs for the Cure" football game will be held Saturday, Nov. 14. As our beloved Frogs continue their winning streak, it is impossible not to be excited for the game against our biggest remaining competitor, Utah. The Utes, who are No. 14 in the Bowl Championship Series rankings, are hoping for a win that will ruin our perfect season. (0) comments
Student attendance at athletic events is generally less than the athletes strive for, and for the number of hours they put in they deserve more people there. Well, I'm guilty as charged. I've never been to a single basketball, volleyball, baseball or soccer game. (0) comments
Facebook has infringed on the Video Privacy Protection Act once again, according to a lawsuit filed by a Texas woman. Mediapost reported that Blockbuster Video is the subject of another lawsuit because it was posting information about a woman's rental history on her Facebook update page without her written consent. (1) comment
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