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English faculty made human

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The English Writing faculty hosted the Write ORama, an open house featuring SUNY Potsdam writing majors and minors, in the Fireside lounge November 12. Games, music and a quiz about the personal lives of the writing faculty were only a few of the draws for students who were interested in what the English department has to offer.

Photography Club publishing nude calendar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Photography Club on campus is putting together a 2010 calendar called "The Skidmore Spur," featuring members of 12 of the colleges clubs posing in the nude, covering necessary parts to keep the calendar PG with various props conveying the mission of each club.

DS is "Wilde" about "Earnest"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wilde said, "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." "The Importance of Being Earnest" tells the story of countryman John Worthing who leads a double life in British high society as man named Ernest. This leads to several difficult situations as he courts the beautiful Gwendolyn, daughter of the imposing Lady Bracknell and cousin of his "debonair" best friend Algernon.

Originality and innovation highlights "Moving Stories"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In the past three years, I have rarely missed a dance concert. The student, faculty, and informal dance concerts are always impressive, and I always look forward to the performances. That being said, Moving Stories, was one of the best Ive seen here. It featured the choreography of Dana McGowan, 10, Ashley Taylor, 10, Lynn Lisella, 11, Olivia Alvarez, 10, Emily Daly, 10, Katie Fierro, 11, Rebecca Haverson, 10, Aubrey Kupstas, 10, Laura Mayerson ,10, Carolina Millard, 10, Michele Sasso, 10, and Ashley Sleeth, 11.

Students on best classes and teachers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Student reaction to drug bust

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Concert benefit for MS showcases talent, raises awareness

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Last Friday, Geneseo students banded together to help cure multiple sclerosis, as nine student bands and an enthusiastic crowd converged in the College Union ballroom. The Men of Action and Change brothers organized the benefit concert to raise money for multiple sclerosis research and to increase awareness of the disease.

Sturges carillon soon to bring music to students' ears

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This years freshmen might have noticed something missing from the campus they toured earlier last year. Its not the open frat parties, or the snow they might have encountered while walking around the College Green in February. The iconic bell tower in Sturges Hall, which customarily chimes throughout the day, has not made a sound since the summer.

Pig Tales: The Story of a Swine Flu Survivor

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Amidst all the worry over swine flu, the confusion over vaccines and Tamiflu shortages it would be good to hear from a voice of reason to make sense of all this brouhaha. Well, we rejected such a voice in favor of this shamelessly sensational report. Your News Editor came down with the swine flu and this is the story.

Melanie Fiona Breathes Soul Back into R&B

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Trincest Answers Your Love Questions

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Dear Dr. Trincest,I feel like Im leading a double life. I know that I am attracted to guys, but Ive only ever dated girls and I currently have a girlfriend. I?like her a lot, but I cant help but wonder if I would be more into a guy or if I am doing something wrong by staying with her while having these doubts.

Government Passes Legislation Regulating Online Blogosphere

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The blogosphere is a weird and interesting place. Think of a topic and Id bet anything (if I were a betting man - er, woman) theres a blog about it somewhere out there. I read Cracked (comedy), Go Fug Yourself (fashion), Cannelle et Vanille (food), Occupation: Girl (film/TV/general hilarity), and Guy Speak (advice), among others, pretty regularly.

Get naked, one, two, deep breath, three, done?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Being invited to colour in a photocopied picture of the anatomically correct inside of a vagina from a colouring book is a rather unusual experience. Before you begin, you have to decide what direction you would like to take your masterpiece. Are you going to take the safe route and create a realistic representation of a particular vagina, thus immediately reaching for the red and pink crayons on the table? Or perhaps you are feeling a little more experimental and would like to develop a work with a little more edge? If so, you would most likely reach for numerous crayons of varying colours to create an abstract rainbow vagina.

The Complex Nature of Personality

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Any institution with thousands of students is bound to have diverse personalities. Lehigh is no exception. But fully understanding the differences among personalities is not as simple as pointing to A or B type groups or following the assumptions of all-too-compelling stereotypes about the sexes, the colleges or Lehigh in general.

Modern Warfare 2

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released this past Wednesday, November 15 to a large audience who stayed up for the midnight release. This highly anticipated sequel is set five years after the end of the original Modern Warfare.The main campaign flows well from the first game as your character from the first game, Soap, is now the commanding officer of one of the your characters squads.

Photos of the Week

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A Night on the Town

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

For Lehigh students over the age of 21, the expanding bar scene provides an abundance of options for nights out.

Students dress down for Rocky Horror Picture Show

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hate being a virgin? Then hopefully you didnt miss "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" here at Stevens on November 5 in Burchard 118 or November 6 and 7 in Babbio 122. Dont know what a "Rocky" virgin is? A "Rocky" virgin is defined as anyone who has never seen a big screen version or live performance of the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Extreme Athletes Fly Under the Radar

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Not every Skidmore athlete plays on a varsity team. This week will see Skidmores field hockey and womens soccer teams competing in NCAA championship tournaments, the start of the basketball and ice hockey seasons, and the continuation of the swimming and diving season, which has already begun.

Arthur Zankel Music Center

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Arthur Zankel Music Center is nearing completion and, on a recent tour, Michael West, the vice president for Finance and Administration, revealed just how close it is to being ready for student use. Classes will be in session next semester, West notes, although the official opening is in October 2010.

"Muhlenberg Idol" draws crowds and cheers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This years Muhlenberg Idol competition, held Tues., Nov. 10 at 7:30 pm in the Great Room and sponsored by the Class of 2011, showcased many of the Colleges talented singers and performers. After three rounds of fierce competition interspersed with dance and vocal routines by hosts Adam Rogers 10 and Lisa Marie Ianuzzi 11, faculty judges Mrs.

Student launches delivery service to curb milk and cookies cravings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Since the Tyler House dining hall started closing at 8:30 p.m. on weeknights, Smith students have only had the Campus Center Café and vending machines to choose from when it comes to late-night dining. The Café certainly does its job. Sports teams returning from practice order pizza and Snapple with abandon, and even the most health-conscious among us would have a hard time turning down a dish of Spicy Trax.

Geneseo wins big in chef face-off against Brockport

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The World Series wasnt the only incredible contest of skill last week.On Nov. 5, Geneseos executive chef Jonna Anne went head-to-head with SUNY Brockport executive chef Joe Buttons. For two hours, they battled in Mary Jemison dining hall for patrons votes.

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The 15th Annual New Jersey Book Arts Symposium and Exhibition presents, "I & Thou: The Book as Community" now featured in the John Cotton Dana Library.The opening of the exhibit was held November 6 on the fourth floor of the Dana Library in the Dana Gallery.

Professor Profiles: some of UofT's finest dish on life beyond the lecture

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A professors life is seldom the subject of discussion in classes, but its always been fodder for speculation among students. Who is this person? How did he or she get from the seat in the room to the podium at the front? In this issues feature, Strand editors Sean MacKay and Chance McAllister speak with popular professors in the Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Toronto: Profs. Ronald Deibert, Mark Kingwell, and Nick Mount. Read on, and learn about working at KFC, meeting Johnny Rotten, and raccoon alter-egos.