“Poetry is language that heightens our sense of what it means to be alive in the world, what it means to be human,” said academic speaker Jeff Daniel Marion in his talk on poetry and creative writing on Feb. 13. Marion has done many things over the years. For almost 10 years he was the… Continue reading Writer speaks on nature of poetry
Crimes against humanity in North Korea, UN panel finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.N. Commission of Inquiry has found that crimes against humanity have been committed in North Korea and recommends that its findings be referred to the International Criminal Court, two people familiar with the commission’s report have told The Associated Press. The commission, which conducted a yearlong investigation, has found evidence of… Continue reading Crimes against humanity in North Korea, UN panel finds
UTM Ripley Center celebrates growth and hope
The UTM Ripley Center recently celebrated a year of growth and hope. On Feb. 7 2013, the center had its one-year anniversary since the 8,000-square-foot expansion ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was an opening to officially announce the completion of the expansion. The expansion of the center added office space for faculty and classroom and study… Continue reading UTM Ripley Center celebrates growth and hope
Military nears holy grail: Pizza that lasts years
NATICK, Mass. (AP) — They call it the holy grail of ready-to-eat meals for soldiers: a pizza that can stay on the shelf for as long as three years and still remain good to eat. Soldiers have been asking for pizza since lightweight individual field rations – known as meals ready to eat, or MREs… Continue reading Military nears holy grail: Pizza that lasts years
A 1st for South: VA gay marriage ban overturned
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — In a first for the South, Virginia’s same-sex marriage ban has been overturned, with a federal judge ruling that the voter-approved amendment is unconstitutional and declaring the move “another moment history when We the People becomes more inclusive.” U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen on Thursday issued a stay of her… Continue reading A 1st for South: VA gay marriage ban overturned
10 things to know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: 1. `OH, NOT AGAIN’: NORTHEAST SLAMMED BY ANOTHER STORM At least 20 people killed, including a pregnant New York City woman hit by a snow plow while loading groceries into her car. 2. WHY YOU COULDN’T FOLLOW THE… Continue reading 10 things to know for Friday
Greek Week Gallery: Step Show
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Dems hope to force House vote on minimum wage hike
CAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) — House Democrats said Thursday they will try to highlight GOP resistance to a higher minimum wage with a tactical maneuver meant to bring new attention to an issue they consider a political winner. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said her party will push a “discharge petition” when Congress returns from its… Continue reading Dems hope to force House vote on minimum wage hike
How students can avoid debit fees
Here are some tips for college students to avoid paying fees when using a college-issued debit or prepaid card: — Students who receive a debit card in the mail are under no obligation to activate the account to receive financial aid. — Students should know that although the card is called a debit card, they… Continue reading How students can avoid debit fees
Son-in-law arrested in Tenn. package bomb deaths
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-day investigation of an explosion that killed a widely loved and well-respected Tennessee couple in their 70s ended Thursday with authorities charging a son-in-law who lived directly behind them and had been previously convicted of arson. Richard Parker was charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Jon and Marion… Continue reading Son-in-law arrested in Tenn. package bomb deaths