30 September 2004
A group of about 30 people are gathered, dressed in jackets and layers to ward off the morning chill. They huddle close together, their bodies swaying back and forth, moving in relative sync. They either hold signs high, or bow down with their head in their hands. There is no music and they do not [...]
30 September 2004
I’m a writer — at least I’d like to think so. I write about a variety of topics, and like any other writer, the more interested I am in the topic, the easier the words flow. I’m always searching for the right word or the appropriate sentence structure. I write because I have something to [...]
30 September 2004
With a prescription of utterly delectable heart disease prevention who wouldn’t want to take their daily medicine? It produces the serotonin inside the brain. It triggers the dopamine release inside the brain. And now, researchers have discovered it is a rich source of flavonoids and gallic acids, ingredients assisting the prevention of heart attacks and [...]
30 September 2004
Christopher Columbus discovered America, whether by fluke, by luck, or by navigational talent. Columbus’s lineage is debatable but the majority of historians believe he was Italian. When the Pilgrims and the Native Americans ate the Thanksgiving feast, according to legend they enjoyed a hearty meal and shared their thanks at the dinner table. Turkey is [...]
30 September 2004
“Siyazama: Traditional Arts, Edcuation and AIDS in South Africa” Open until January 2007; Heritage Gallery, MSU Museum The Siyazama (Zulu for \”we are trying\”) Project uses traditional and contemporary artistic expression to document the realities of HIV/AIDS; to open lines of communication about the virus and to establish a model for collaborations among artists, educators [...]
30 September 2004
The most iconic abuser of anabolic steroids is likely former actor and current (deserved or undeserved) running joke of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger won the prestigious Mr. Olympia bodybuilding every year from 1974 to 1980, preparing him well for his prestigious acting career. Ahhnold now fights against their usage in competitive bodybuilding, but does not [...]
30 September 2004
Human touch is something I know we all need in our lives to survive. Whether that be hugs, kisses, caresses, flirtatious nudges or even a grope or two thrown in just for fun, physical intimacy has its importance in a relationship. “There is a lot of research now about the importance of touch, the importance [...]
30 September 2004
A table of oozing, gooey guts, tombstones, high pitched screeches and…face paint and beaded necklaces? This may not sound like the killer Halloween party you were hoping to attend, but for the children and parents at University Housing, the Halloween Party held in the Wonders Kiva Sunday October 31 from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. is [...]
30 September 2004
In the shadow of the upcoming election, American voters see each Presidential candidate’s policies and rhetoric almost exclusively through the eyes of corporate television and newspaper reporters. Many of these same Americans are bothered by the possibility of bias in the news. Does the news seem to have a liberal slant? Is Fox News really [...]
