Here’s the latest local Facebook event scoop–A demonstration is being orchestrated tomorrow to coincide with reports that Obama will announce his plan for Afghanistan tomorrow, Dec. 1. The purpose of the demonstration is to give students and community members who do not want to see troop escalation a chance to voice their opinions. The information […]
Toms shoes seem to be everywhere. Students have been seen wearing them all over campus. They have even caused a frenzy within popular publications like Vogue, The New York Times and People Magazine. These simple shoes, usually made of canvas, came on the market in 2006. Since that time, Toms have gained worldwide popularity as […]
The Little Drummer Boy isn’t the only drumming to be heard this holiday season. The Percussion Ensemble is having their winter concert at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 in the Ragan Theater and admission is free. Percussion implies that an instrument is used to hit another instrument in order to produce music. Thus the Percussion […]
Call of Duty 2: Modern Warfare 2 is a stunning accomplishment. Infinity Ward’s sophomore entry in the Modern Warfare franchise is a mosaic of intense action, expert pacing and a complex narrative with huge stakes. Taking place five years after the original, Modern Warfare 2 is a quest that spans the globe in the never-ending […]
One of the hardest times of the year to continue that ongoing battle of dieting is the holiday season. While the holidays are meant to be a time of rejoicing and sharing fond memories with family and friends; sugar cookies, eggnog and pies always find a way to be a central focus. Carly Peterson, a […]
Any music aficionado worth their wax has their concessions to country music — Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash — those cowboys who have survived the dismal reinvention of their genre by the likes of Taylor Swift and Toby Keith. But, as a weekly confessor of my poor tastes, I claim no such parthenon of […]
While Turkey Day is an appropriate nickname, Thanksgiving got its name for a reason. As the year nears its end, taking a day to ponder the things to be grateful for may actually have some surprising benefits. Cary Boone Jones, senior director of Career Services and Student Employment, believes in the power of gratitude. Also […]
UVSC graduate stars in new reality show, Family Armor Go to work, shoot and blow up cars, come home, take care of the family. For Trent Kimball, CEO and president of Texas Armory Corporation (TAC) and former UVSC student, this is all part of a day’s work. “The weapons part of the job is a […]
Let’s be honest. One of the best parts of dating is getting to kiss on the lips. We all think about it – some of us more than others. It is key to the success of virtually any romantic relationship. There’s so much more to it than pressing your lips against those of another person […]
Thanksgiving is, for most, a time to spend with family, relax and, most importantly give thanks, but there are those that have individual circumstances that keep them from having the traditional Thanksgiving holiday experience. This Thanksgiving break, some students will not be going home to their families, but will be remaining in the area. Luckily, […]