College Headlines

McCain and Palin make push to sway Lehigh Valley voters

The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA

1 day ago by Julie Stewart and Elaine Hardenstine

Republican presidential-hopeful, Sen. John McCain and running mate Gov. Sarah Palin rallied supporters at Stabler Arena Wednesday, with hopes to gain support in the Lehigh Valley, a swing region in the highly-contested state of Pennsylvania.

Stevens recieves low marks in sustainability report card

The Stute, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ

1 day ago by Brent Caruso

Looking around at today's society, there has been a drastic change to the world over the past years. Before, people drove cars with big V-8 engines that only got ten to twelve miles per gallon, threw everything in the garbage, and no one was concerned with the environment, But that has all changed now.

Actors Lucas, Shearer register voters at Rathbone

The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA

12 hours ago by Sarah Freeman

Actors Josh Lucas and Al Shearer registered voters Sunday at Rathbone Dining Hall, just in time for Monday's deadline.

Codey Requests Stevens Drinking Policy

The Stute, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ

1 day ago by Ann DeStefano

The Stevens alcohol policy clearly states, "In compliance with current New Jersey laws, the Institute prohibits the consumption of alcohol by students or their guests who are under the age of 21, on or off campus." The state is looking at this policy after taking notice of Stevens' joining of the "Amethyst Initiative," a national initiative to debate whether the drinking age should remain at 21 or be lowered to 18.

Editorial: Mascot naming mayhem

The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA

21 hours ago by Edit board

Selecting the names that made it this far took a lot of thought and reflection. Therefore, upon our own further reflection, the Brown and White Editorial Board presents equally appropriate suggestions for mascot names.

The Scientific Curmudgeon:Why Economics Will Never Be Like Physics

The Stute, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ

1 day ago by John Horgan

We are now in the throes of an economic cataclysm that the world's smartest financial wizards, equipped with the most sophisticated computer models, could not foresee or forestall. This crisis brings to mind something that my favorite philosopher, the self-described "epistemological anarchist" Paul Feyerabend, once said: "Prayer may not be very efficient when compared to celestial mechanics, but it surely holds its own vis-a-vis some parts of economics.

Metallica makes up for St. Anger with Death Magnetic

Pace Press, Pace University, NY

3 days ago by LIAM PESCE

The term "metal" has been skewed and misinterpreted over the decades it has been in existence. Properly defined by the massive sound, the resonating distortion, the crunching guitars, the ferocious growls and the beloved guitar solo. This type of music occasionally provokes a form of aggression such as a "mosh pit" or it can bring fellow "metalheads" together.

Voter registration deadline approaching, act fast

The Spectrum, Sacred Heart University, CT

1 day ago by Elise SIlverstone

With less than a month until Election Day 2008, many students are wondering: who are you voting for?

This election has generated some of the greatest interest in years, especially among college students. Will it be Sen. Barack Obama, the democratic candidate from Illinois, or Sen.

University responds to issues regarding underage drinking

The Spectrum, Sacred Heart University, CT

1 day ago by Dennis Conrad

Underage drinking is a hot button issue on college campuses throughout the country and Sacred Heart University, like many schools, is working hard to enforce the law.

"90 to 95 percent of the residential students are under 21, which means they are not allowed to drink according to the law," said Larry Wielk, dean of students.

Can Ketchup Make You Fat?

The Montclarion, MontClair STate University, NJ

2 days ago by Michelle Berckes

Soft drinks, candy and ice cream are notably unhealthy choices if you are trying to lose weight. But would you ever consider Special K, jelly or even ketchup to be offenders?

Welcome to the year 2008, a time when technology has brought a nation so far that we are fortunate enough to have hands-free devices, Skype networks and even presidential candidates making history.