Monthly Archives: March 2011

My spring break wasn’t very eventful, but it was definitely relaxing. I got to see my friends from high school, sleep in a comfortable bed, and sleep until noon. Oh, and I spent too much time reading Harry Potter and … Continue reading →

My break was great, but went by so quickly! While at home I had a chance to sneak away and hike to this great place.

My break was super eventful, I played Pokemon Black, all week with my mom (who took the picture) and my boyfriend. I am totally aware Pokemon is for kids, but as, 1. I have been playing since I was little … Continue reading →

Over my spring break I watched an ESPN documentary about the ‘Fab Five’ Michigan basketball team. It is a quality production. Parts are humorous, others are tragic. It is both informative and entertaining. For anyone interested in pop culture or … Continue reading →

Over break, my friend  and I went to Bethany Beach….and decided we would be living there for the summer. Theres some cuse flavor we added to our deck!

“Social Media isn’t a fad; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.” About a month ago, my professor for my IST 195 class gave a lecture on Twitter and social networking. He began the class by showing us … Continue reading →

The Iowa State Committees on Agriculture have proposed making it illegal to videotape or photograph cruelty to farm animals. The vote is pending in the full state senate and house. How is it possible that politicians who have been elected … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, award-winning investigative journalist Eric Schlosser spoke to the large crowd of people jammed into Hendricks Chapel about his best-selling work “Fast Food Nation.” Despite his initial failings, his book remained on the New York Times’ … Continue reading →