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Nintendo DSi:

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Traveling the world to catch hundreds of monsters, taking part in pocket sized plumber adventures, solving puzzles, pretending to be an ace attorney and slaying monsters, the Nintendo DSi has managed to turn non-gamers into gamers. With a great library of games like "Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney," "Brain Age," "Animal Crossing," etc.

Quran Jones charged with murder

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

TODAY
Quran Jones, the Sacramento State student accused of beating his suitemate to death in the American River Courtyard residence hall, has been formally charged with one count of murder and three counts assaulting police officers.

New football uniform now on display in bookstore

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The new TCU uniform to be worn during the Utah game, Nov. 14, has been put on display by members of the Nike Street Team in the TCU Bookstore Friday. The complete uniform is hidden in a large lockbox to be unlocked by one patron Sunday who punches in the correct code on an electronic lock and will receive a replica of the new jersey.

Lambert cover controversy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert just released the cover art for his first album, For Your Entertainment, due to be released Nov. 23. Fans are excited for his music, but the albums cover art is leaving them stunned. It has an overwhelming 70s era feel, with Lambert looking shockingly feminine.

Cyclist assaulted, injured by driver

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The driver of a Ford F-150 harassed and punched a bicyclist in the eye on campus earlier this week in an apparent case of road rage. Victim Zac Taylor and his friend, University of Memphis senior Matthew McCulley, were riding their bikes northbound on Patterson Street followed by the suspect, whom they described as a 6-foot-tall, 235 pound man.

Are We Having A Laugh?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Halloween is over, but the holiday season has just begun. With Thanksgiving less than a month away and Christmas not far behind, the stress is beginning to pile on. If the holidays arent enough, students are scrambling to send applications to four-year colleges, Stocktons unemployment rating is higher than a pothead, and finals are creeping up fast.

Investigating the safety of the Safe Ride Program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

During the past months, student use of taxi services in Saratoga Springs has come under close scrutiny. At beginning of the semester, conversations began about changes to the Skidmore Safe Ride Program, while the attempted assault on Oct.17 drew further attention to student taxi use.

On the record: Rick Stansbury speaks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hey loyal readers, Justin Ammon here - sports editor for The Reflector. Last Wednesday, I sat down with coach Rick Stansbury for a lengthy interview that covers everything MSU basketball for the 2009-10 season, including, but certainly not limited to, his thoughts on specific players, how he feels about his legacy at MSU and what he thinks about the student section being split in two.

Golden Eagles face Georgia "Between the Hedges"

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

After bringing home the Sergeant York Trophy last week against Tennessee State, the Golden Eagle football team travels to Athens to take on Southeastern Conference foe Georgia. The Bulldogs are coming off of a thrashing by Florida last week 41-17, and have won just one of their last four.

Club night mixes fun, scary and sexy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Danner Hall was filled with zombies, the Japanese mafia, and even a matador when the various clubs of Delta College met during club night, Friday, Oct. 30. Looking to raise money, the clubs competed in multiple games ranging from dancing, pie-eating and extreme musical chairs.

Racism in Potsdam

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hello. I would like you to know that I am very upset with the ideals and thoughts of this town.I am not from Potsdam. I am from Syracuse. When I walk with my African-American friends, people look at them with disgust. Some of the cashiers do not hand them their change in their hands.

Moore dies after collapse

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A memorial service for the late Jacqueline Moore is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday in Lantz Arena. Moore died late Wednesday at the age of 28 after collapsing while working out. Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers confirmed that Moore died at 9:44 p.m. Wednesday after being rushed to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Time to rename Samford

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

An article this summer in the Belltower newsletter sent my mind racing and my fingers rummaging through the files of Special Collections to learn more about a time many of us know little about - integration at Samford.The story begins in 1965. Howard College, as our university was then known, was still a segregated institution, and not a single black student was to be found on campus.

URI seeks new ways to control student parties

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

11/06/09 - In the light of escalating student rowdiness off campus this fall University of Rhode Island officials along with the town of Narragansett have been looking for alternative ways to combat the student parties.The Vice President of Student Affairs Tom Dougan met with the Narragansett town council last month to discuss issues of off-campus student behavior, such as loudness, underage drinking and large crowds.

Resident assistants lose jobs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Residence Life terminated the positions of three resident assistants stemming from an Oct. 2 incident involving underage drinking, Donald Frank, a terminated RA, said.Nichole Gonzalez, executive director of residential living and conduct, declined to comment on the reason for the RAs termination and did not name them, but did confirm that three RAs were being replaced.

ISU celebrates graduation of terminal alumnus

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

When J.D. Miller graduated from ISU on Oct. 16, he knew it was a big deal.He found out Wednesday that other people think its a big deal, too.At the Bayh College of Education, many of Millers friends and family members joined him for a graduation party.

The Lafayette community reaches the downswing of the H1N1 outbreak

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

On October 24, President Barack Obama declared H1N1 a national emergency, allowing hospitals more flexibility in how they cope with the flood of new patients. The increased number of confirmed cases was seen at Lafayette College, with a total of 192 members of the Lafayette community down and out by the end of October, and a stream of e-mails alerting the campus of swine-safe procedures.

From Transsexual, Transylvania to Milledgeville, Georgia ...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

From flappers to the grim reaper, fans filled Russell Auditorium in costume on the eve of Halloween last Friday. The theater echoed with sounds of audience participation. Audience members jumped to the left, then they stepped to the right to perform the Time Warp dance.

Young Krew drops its hip-hop beats on iTunes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

New and upcoming artists, Austin Lite and Matt Williams, sophomore business majors at GCSU, started off by creating music just for fun and have now taken a more serious approach to their hip-hop beats by selling their songs on iTunes."I started playing piano when I was in second-grade and composing music when I was in fourth grade," Williams said.

'New Moon' soundtrack shadows original film's tunes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

While one of falls most anticipated movies, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" does not premiere in theaters until Nov. 20, the soundtrack has been released a month in advance due to fan anticipation.

Review: The Fourth Kind

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Fourth Kind is plagued with bad acting and the obnoxious repetition of split screens, making it difficult for any relatively intelligent human being to take this "true" story very seriously.

Ten IFC fraternities suspended

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The University of Memphis suspended all 10 fraternities in the Interfraternity Council last night after some of the organizations recently broke several laws and University regulations.Although The University hasnt determined the length of the suspension, Dean of Students William Porter said fraternities needed risk management training, which includes instruction of regulations at parties and fire safety procedures, among other things.

Rambelle Rugby

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Rugby is a mix of track, soccer and football essentially, according to Ally McKinney, president of the girls rugby team."You need the speed of a track athlete, the endurance of a soccer player and the ability to lay a hit like a football player," McKinney said.

ASG supports Oxford Amtrak stop

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Associated Student Government (ASG) senate unanimously passed a resolution supporting the construction of an Amtrak stop in Oxford Tuesday evening.Senior Mia DeNardi, an urban and regional planning and geography double major, said she has been working on the project for a year and a half.

Back in action vs. WCHA rivals

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The last time the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux mens hockey team took on the Michigan Tech Huskies it was a memorable one. The Sioux disposed of the Huskies in a two game series sweep in the first round of the WCHA playoffs in front of a sold out crowd at the Ralph Engelstad Arena March 13th and 14th.

Attack on student fits federal hate-crime definition

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A Lawrence student was attacked between Avenue Jewelers and Colman on his way back to campus from downtown Appleton in the early morning Sunday, Nov. 1. The openly gay student, who was wearing a dress and carrying baby dolls for Halloween, was possibly targeted for the implications of his outfit.

'Dangerous suspect' found dead: UGA Alert system notifies students

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Twenty-five minutes after University Police were alerted a dangerous suspect was on the University Golf Course Thursday, students, faculty and staff received a UGA Alert message warning them of the danger.University Police Chief Jimmy Williamson said decisions to activate the alert are not taken lightly.

Health center refuses to write student excuses

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This year, an unusual amount of students have been requesting medical excuses from the Matthias Student Health Center. As the Director of the health center, Benjamin Domingo said he is tired of being a mediator between students and faculty.Rather than speaking with their professors, students are going to Domingo for medical excuses when they have exceeded their permitted three class absences, or missed deadlines. Domingo said instead of going to him, students and professor should deal with it between each other. He said it is a good opportunity for students to "buck up and be adults."

USG copes with budget cuts, possible student fee increase

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A University System of Georgia-wide budget cut increase from 6 percent to 8 percent will result in eliminating many positions that are currently frozen according to GCSU President Dorothy Leland. An additional $150 mandatory emergency fee may be added to the existing fee, totaling $250 per student for Spring 2010 semester, according to Leland.

Student arrested in DC Lieberman protest

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (DI-CT) refused to meet with demonstrators staging an impromptu sit-in at his office on Capitol Hill Thursday that ended with the arrest of nine individuals, one of whom was a UConn student."When Lieberman came out against the [health care] bill, we thought okay its time to step it up," said Jason Ortiz, a 6th-semester communications major and president of the UConn ACLU.

Balcony's last stand

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

When you walk into Balcony Bar its all about strolling by Boob Town, having Sex on the Beech and seeing a Morning Wood before entering the House of Booze and taking a rest at the Cock Pit.

Favre returns to Lambeau, leaps past Packers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

All eyes were on Brett Farve during last Sundays Vikings vs. Packers game in Green Bay Wisconsin. On the previous 49 occasions Favre played at Lambeau Field, the stadium reverberated with cheers when Favre took the field. But on Sunday, any cheers were drowned out by a shower of boos.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern probes questions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead. But did you know theyre also very, very talented? Tom Stoppards classic existentialist play, directed by second-year Case Western Reserve student Cyrus Taylor, was as entertaining as it was thought-provoking in this Players Theatre Group production.

NO CONFIDENCE

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

After a month of build-up, the vote open to all full-time faculty Monday resulted in 140 ballots cast for "no confidence" in University President Bruce Speck, with 44 in college. Of the 237 eligible, 184 faculty members voted. The announcement was made during a seven-minute session of the Faculty Senate meeting after administration was excused.

Film not as scary as hype makes it

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

"Paranormal Activity" is not the fear-inducing, hide under your covers, scream at the top of your lungs movie that its been hyped up to be. In fact, little of this movie is even scary.Id like to ask a question of all of those whove hailed this as "the scariest movie Ive ever seen.

Piscataway

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Eagle Boy Coe (right) performs a dance with Katy Hill (left) during Thursday nights performance of the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers in STUAC Theater. The troupe, from Maryland, blended traditional dances and songs during the hour-long performance. Photo by Amanda Kuhl, 12.

Movie serves as reminder of Jackson's musical career

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

"This is It" is the making of an epic concert that never was, a rare glimpse into the mind of a musical genius, and it made me miss him greatly.I want to start this review by saying that I dont think Michael Jackson was a saint. He truly was a strange, strange man.

Fright Night gives students a Halloween treat

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

To children all across America, Halloween means getting dressed up as their favorite movie character or superhero and gorging themselves with enough sugary treats to send a yak into a diabetic coma. At Stevens Institute of Technology, not much is different.

Free trip to Russia result of parent donation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Eighty hopeful students, only eighteen spots: thats the reality for the students interested in taking the pilot interdisciplinary course, History, Art and Culture of Russia and Eastern Europe. The class will offers a free trip to Russia this spring break, as enrollment is limited to only certain students.

Student group hopeful about currriculum change

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Lafayettes newly established Unity Team plans to create a discussion group of students, professors and administrators to determine what lies behind the concept of liberal arts at Lafayette College and to question the values of academic excellence on which our educational institution was built.

Obama signs provision

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Last Wednesday, President Obama signed a provision to the hate crimes bill. The law extends new federal protections to people who are victims of violent hate crimes because of their gender, sexual orientation and gender identity and or disability. "No one in America should ever be afraid to walk down the street holding the hand of the person they love.

Miami begins counting early decision students

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Nov. 1 marked the deadline for early decision applicants and the numbers for Miami University are slowly trickling in.With an unusually low number of students for the class of 2013, the university is bracing itself for the class of 2014.Ann Larson, senior associate director in the Office of Admission, said the final numbers will not be in for a couple of weeks.

Professor's Music Celebrates Environment, Region

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Environmental passion and musical talent unite in Dr. Larry Osbornes recently released CD, "Tree Mountain & Sky."Dr. Osborne, professor of psychology and director of the Bonner Center here on campus, has a talent and passion for more than just teaching.

Decision on logo stagnant

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

With the State Board of Higher Educations Oct. 31 extended deadline behind us, the fate of the Fighting Sioux logo and nickname remains somewhat unclear. After a phone discussion between North Dakota University System Chancellor William Goetz and recently elected tribal Chairman Charles Murphy, it appears that a decision by the tribe could be several weeks away.

Dorms not the solution

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

11/06/09 - In a town council meeting last month, University of Rhode Island Vice President of Student Affairs Tom Dougan discussed problems of off-campus student behavior.Dougan said that according to police reports, the problems of underage drinking, loudness and large crowds are growing.

Mile-high showdown

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Texas A&M football team tries for its sixth win in 2009 against Colorado Saturday.

Beat the Wheat Bakery named this year's E-pitch winners

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

"Do you hate baking?" "YES!" "Do you struggle to find gluten-free desserts that arent just a box mix?""ABSOLUTELY!""Well no need to worry, because The Beat the Wheat Bakery is here!" Jacqueline Belknap, Jenifer DiLapi, Andre Aboulhala, Matthew Hunt, Kyle Dapkas, and Alexia Drapan, are the newest team members of the Bryant E-pitch Business Competition winners circle.

Have you heard about National Society of Collegiate Scholars?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Case Western Reserve University is a school where academic excellence is not just something that is expected of students, but it is something that a typical Case Western student strives for. After all, CWRU is a school where 67 percent of the incoming freshman class was in the top 10 percent of their high school class.

Swine flu infects college campuses in US

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

As of Oct. 28, 351 schools in 19 states closed during the previous week due to the H1N1 virus, better known as Swine Flu. Federal officials are urging schools not to close except in extreme cases. The number of students who have had Swine Flu is rising, and Rollins students became included in that number when the virus swept our campus at the beginning of the school year.

Column: Play on in Moore's memory

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

When news broke early Thursday that Eastern womens basketball assistant coach Jackie Moore died at the age of 28, it visibly shook the athletic department. Its not uncommon for the numerous teams around campus to become close during the course of the players athletic careers.