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A weight on her shoulders
By Julia Wynn | March 16, 2010, 12:55 p.m. | In News Blog »
In Itawamba County, Mississippi, school boards are willing to spend thousands of dollars to stop one girl in a tux. Senior Constance McMillen planned on taking her girlfriend to prom, while wearing an outfit that wasn't revealing, suggestive or inappropriate.
Internal memos cause external scandal
By Colin Wiencek | March 6, 2010, 7:12 p.m. | In News Blog »
American politics have always been plagued by scandal. Last year, media coverage focused mainly on Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's attempt to sell President Obama's senate seat. But a major recent scandal has gone unnoticed by the mainstream media.
Playing dirty
By Rose Wynn | March 4, 2010, 1:13 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
When Nicolas Chartier saw the $1.84 billion figure that represented the record-breaking success of "Avatar," he knew he had a problem. As the producer of rival Oscar nominee for Best Picture "The Hurt Locker," Chartier shook at the thought of a shoo-in film ruining his chance to claim the first Oscar of his career.
In the wake of quakes
By Ava Wallace | March 4, 2010, 9 a.m. | In News Blog »
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Chile on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 1:34 a.m. EST. Seven-hundred-and-eight Chileans died and roughly two million were affected by the quake, which was the fifth most powerful earthquake since the start of the 20th century, according to the Washington Post.
Gains for same-sex couples
By Lauren Kestner | March 1, 2010, 7:32 a.m. | In News Blog »
Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler (D) inspired hope within the Maryland gay community Wednesday after declaring that the state will now recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.
Russian roulette meets the Internet
By Mandy Xu | Feb. 28, 2010, 10:29 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
The latest Internet fad ChatRoulette is taking over with more than 50,000 participants. The quasi-social networking web site is like a human version of the iPod's shuffle option.
All iced out
By Anya Gosine | Feb. 25, 2010, 7:50 a.m. | In Sports Blog »
Apolo Ohno flew across the finish line behind Lee Jung-Su and Lee Ho-Suk of South Korea. The roar of spectators packing the Pacific Colusseum shook the rink - Ohno had just emerged as the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian.
A new brand of motion pictures
By Fran Djoukeng | Feb. 23, 2010, 8:09 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
"Avatar" has become a movement. It's no surprise that the largest-grossing film worldwide was produced using 3-D technology that is setting a new standard in cinematography. The 3-D experience takes a moviegoer to a whole new realm of visual advancements.
True Lore or real horror?
By Julia Wynn | Feb. 17, 2010, 5:27 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Just when it seemed that the whole vampire craze had abated, more encouragement for the vampire-obsessed surfaced. As if movies, books, a TV show and Twilight paraphernalia weren't enough, New York native Joseph Gambit has created True Lore, a social networking website for "members and practitioners of the lost arts," which can include vampirism and werewolf-ism.
Golden girl
By Sophia Deng | Feb. 12, 2010, 4:46 p.m. | In Sports Blog »
With the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver just around the corner, the American athletes anticipated to win gold have been elevated to superstar status. There is snowboarder Shaun White, who has made his competitors tremble after he successfully landed a Double McTwist. There is speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, ice skater Evan Lysacek...But perhaps the most important name is alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, the true heroine of the games, the face of the U.S. in Vancouver.
Two singers are better than one
By Ava Wallace | Feb. 7, 2010, 9:05 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards gave viewers fashion, fame and talent in a three-and-a-half hour broadcast last week. From country to rock to hip-hop, the Grammys delivered music's biggest stars, and those stars aligned in stellar collaborative performances.
Gates Foundation inspires hope
By Lauren Kestner | Feb. 4, 2010, 8:03 a.m. | In News Blog »
On Jan. 29, Bill and Melinda Gates announced that their foundation will provide $10 billion to research, develop and distribute vaccines to impoverished nations in Africa and Southeast Asia. Let me repeat that colossal figure, just in case your eyes didn't register it on the first read: $10 billion.
A good "bye" to O'Brien
By Sophia Deng | Feb. 4, 2010, 7:48 a.m. | In News Blog »
On Jan. 7, it was official. Conan O'Brien would be kicked out of his 11:35 p.m. timeslot to be replaced by the person he succeeded, Jay Leno. "I'm with CoCo" rallies outside of NBC headquarters abounded in support of the comedian. Tweets of the O'Brien-Leno feud inundated Twitter.
Finally at peace
By Mandy Xu | Feb. 1, 2010, 12:57 p.m. | In Connections Blog »
JD Salinger was a man who understood the angst-filled, awkward years of young adulthood better than anyone. His famous best seller "The Catcher in the Rye" revolutionized literature. Although "Catcher" was criticized initially, reading the novel has now become a vital rite of passage into adulthood.
A new president, but all else the same
By Anya Gosine | Jan. 28, 2010, 2:40 p.m. | In News Blog »
When Barack Obama entered the House of Representatives chamber Wednesday night, he received applause from all in attendance. He shook numerous hands and donned his charming trademark smile. But as the president assumed his position at the podium, there was a sense of apprehension in the hall.
Tweet tweet
By Jenna Bushnell | Jan. 26, 2010, 8:30 a.m. | In Connections Blog »
As a senior, I've admittedly had a difficult time sitting down and focusing on the piles of homework that I have (second semester, you're almost here!). Recently, with final exams, I've found myself having an even harder time staying on track. And, in all of my distracted glory, I've gotten myself a Twitter.
A magnanimous movement
By Anya Gosine | Jan. 22, 2010, 9:01 p.m. | In News Blog »
Last Tuesday when Haiti was torn apart by a calamitous 7.0 earthquake, charitable forces worldwide were quick to mobilize. Financial, political and social conflicts were immediately put aside to undertake a battle of a much greater magnitude – one simply of righteousness.
The in thing is to be out
By Julia Wynn | Jan. 19, 2010, 7:33 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Tyra Banks and Oprah Winfrey have abandoned their talk shows. Miley Cyrus has declared her alter ego Hannah Montana to be destined for extinction. Simon Cowell has announced he's leaving "American Idol." Next thing we know Jay Leno will be off primetime - oh wait, he is.
A troubled Tiger
By Jenna Bushnell | Jan. 14, 2010, 1:25 p.m. | In Sports Blog »
It may have been last year, but I remember it clearly - when news outlets announced that Tiger Woods had been in a car accident. My dad, a golf aficionado, made sure to text everyone in my immediate golf-loving family. Later we learned that Tiger suffered from minor face lacerations. With weeks to come, his reputation would suffer the most damage.
Comedic spice on ice
By Masha Lafen | Jan. 12, 2010, 9:29 a.m. | In Sports Blog »
Comedian Stephen Colbert's "Colbert Nation" has joined the Vancouver Olympic festivities by funding the United States Speedskating team. Earlier in 2009 the team lost its largest sponsor, the Dutch bank DSB when it declared bankruptcy, leaving the team scrambling to raise $300,000.
The mischievous noughties
By Mandy Xu | Dec. 31, 2009, 10:30 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
To say the least, the noughties, another term for the 2000s, have been an interesting decade, but they didn't turn out to be the happiest in history. The nation recently went through the worst economic depression since the 1930s, a frightening terrorist attack in 2001, two wars and a devastating natural disaster.
A criminal oversight
By Lauren Kestner | Dec. 18, 2009, 1:49 p.m. | In News Blog »
When 58-year-old Donald Gates walked out of an Arizona prison Tuesday morning with all his worldly possessions contained in a single cardboard box, he didn't express the bitterness or indignation one would expect from a man wrongly convicted of rape and murder.
Cruising on Google's Wave
By Sophia Deng | Dec. 16, 2009, 9:27 a.m. | In Connections Blog »
Beginning in September, Google Wave captured the hearts of computer users everywhere when Google issued 100,000 invitations for its new Wave software.
Shattering standards
By Fran Djoukeng | Dec. 14, 2009, 9:23 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Susan Boyle has come a long way, establishing herself as the breakout star of the year with the release of her new album "I Dreamed A Dream." Boyle's record has sold three million copies globally, according to Columbia Records.
A welcome kiss for Disney
By Mandy Xu | Dec. 10, 2009, 9:44 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »
Over 70 years ago, "Snow White" broke the boundaries of film. Not only was it the first full-length color feature in motion picture history, but it also created a magical legacy that would capture hearts around the world.
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