It is not uncommon for prominent Massachusetts politicians to run for president. They are often expected to do so; what is unusual is for one to run by appealing to the most conservative wing of the Republican Party. But little of Mitt Romney’s political career has followed a conventional path. […]
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South Texas Writing Project to hold institute
The South Texas Writing Project will host its 11th annual summer institute on the teaching of writing from June 5-30.The institute is co-directed by Dr. Ellen Barker, director of Composition and associate professor, and Dora Flores, a Laredo Independent School District instructor. “What it in involves is teachers writing fiction, […]
University’s first doctoral degree
Christine Bernadas, center, made history as the university’s first Ph.D. graduate, in International Business during commencement on Saturday, May 12.
Students benefit from First Year Writing Program
#8220;Preliminary studies show that, over the last year and a half, university students’ writing has improved by 60 percent,” Dr. Ellen Barker, director of composition and associate professor of English, said. The students owe much of their success to the First Year Writing Program, which was implemented a year and […]
V-Tech tragedy brings mental illness center-stage
The Virginia Tech tragedy has alerted college faculty and students everywhere to the presence of mentally unstable individuals. Cho Seung-Hui’s noted affinity for writing graphic and disturbing plays, poems, and other creative forms has prompted a response from university creative writing faculty and students. “Honestly, if I had been there, […]
Students react to first presidential debate
Students expressed mixed emotions towards Democratic candidates after their first nationally televised debate held April 26.Half the students who attended the viewing, sponsored by the College Democrats of America, were undecided while others expressed determined support for Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama. Many agreed that Clinton and Obama would make […]
Movie review: Spidey 3 missing good movie content
#8220;Spider-Man 3” boasted a hefty budget, blowing last summer’s $135.6 million “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” out of the water, but viewer beware: — money doesn’t buy good movies. Offering a cluttered plotline and three villains, “Spider-Man 3” approached downright corniness with its cheesy climax where a teary-eyed […]
Jesse and Joy and their out-of-this-world music
Grade: A- With so many so called “plastic” singers out there, it is somewhat difficult to find someone with true talent. Fortunately, people with talent are still present in the music industry. An example of this are Jesse and Joy, a pair of siblings whose Spanish-debut album “Esta es Mi […]
Music review: The times are a’changing
Kings of LeonBecause of the TimesGrade: A- These days, the public tends to view bands that release three albums as veterans. No longer does it take such an enormous catalogue of releases to prove that you’ve arrived.Of course, along with this mentality comes more pressure on the bands to keep […]
Movie review: The Reaping delivers and keeps you on the edge of your seat
Love the unexplainable? Biblical plagues, paranormal events and a twist ending is what awaits those who go to see The Reaping, starring Hilary Swank, David Morrissey, and AnnaSophia Robb, which was released last month. Plagued by numerous and unexplainable events, the movie takes place in a small town called Haven, […]