College Headlines

The Influence of the Media

The College Hill, Sussex Community College, NJ

7 hours ago by Alex Sim

Never has there been a time when humans are so connected. We watch the same television programs, see the same films, listen to the same radio shows, and are able to communicate instantly via computer, phone, or text message. We are never far from the media, nor is it far from us.

Hard Candy: all-star flop

Ticker, CUNY Baruch College, NY

2 hours ago by Justin Fritze

It had the makings of a great album. With three of the hottest acts in music (Pharrell, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake) on board for Madonna's latest project, how could it go wrong? But the new album by Madonna is not just a let down for fans, it's a let down for the entire music industry.

Spirit lacks soul

Ticker, CUNY Baruch College, NY

8 hours ago by Jana Kasperkevic

Her face has lined the walls of the East Village months before her album Spirit was released, making the expectations for its success that much higher.

Leona Lewis is the winner of X-factor, a British version of "American Idol," in 2006 and yes, Simon Cowell is involved.

Student misbehavior increases as semester ends

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

3 days ago by Jayne Miller

Students, faculty, and administrators gathered in Oeschele Hall Wednesday evening to discuss the growing need for conversation and community after several incidents on campus went beyond what President Dan Weiss described as "garden variety" mischief.

Following alleged racial remarks aimed at students sidewalk chalking messages for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama two weeks ago, Public Safety reported two more serious incidents Sunday.

Nate Parker wins 2008 Pepper Prize

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

2 days ago by Adriane Marcellus

When Nathan Parker '08 came to Lafayette, he said had no idea he would participate in so many activities both on and off campus, nor did he ever think he would be the representation of the Lafayette ideal.

But Parker's dedication to civic engagement has earned him recognition as this year's George Wharton Pepper Prize winner.

Proud of our Pards

The Laf, Lafayette College, PA

2 days ago by Luke Trovato

A .227 batting average, seven RBIs, and zero home runs are certainly numbers worth forgetting, but shortstop Daniel Bierce '09 made sure he would remember these numbers from his admittedly sub-par season. "My sophomore year was the worst baseball season of my life," Bierce said.

Student Passes Out At Roth Regatta, Later Dies In Hospital

Statesman, SUNY Stony Brook, NY

4 days ago by Erin McKinley & Scott Moore

Stephen Stakey, a freshman at Stony Brook University, passed out during the annual Roth Regatta on May 2. He was taken to the Stony Brook University Medical Center where he died later that day. He was 19.

The cause of Stakey's death is still unknown, pending an autopsy, his mother, Cathy Stakey, said.

Evolution and the Word "Theory"

Statesman, SUNY Stony Brook, NY

4 days ago by Michael Giardinello

The theory of evolution is arguably the most misunderstood theory in all of science. In a recent poll conducted by USA Today, it was found that almost half of Americans (47%) believe that evolution is either definitely or probably not true. But almost all scientists (95%) believe the theory to be either definitely or most likely true.

Rape Victims' Fear Contributes To Secrecy

Statesman, SUNY Stony Brook, NY

3 days ago by Arielle Brechisci

Eva Feldman's daughter waited 72 hours to report to campus police that she had been raped in her dorm room at Indiana University. She waited four more days to tell her parents. "I didn't want to make daddy cry," was her daughter's reason.

Her behavior is typical of rape victims, who delay reporting their attacks, if they ever do, for many reasons including shame, fear, guilt and a flawed judicial system.

Writers honored at first award ceremony

Ticker, CUNY Baruch College, NY

3 days ago by Elyssa Maldonado

The first annual Ticker Awards ceremony was held in the Newman Conference center, in the Library building on Tuesday, May 6. Over 60 guests were present, including President Kathleen Waldron, Vice President of Student Affairs Ben Corpus, and a few of the journalism professors including Roslyn Bernstein and Geanne Rosenberg .