Jews celebrate rare event
On Wednesday, April 8 a rare event happened for Jews around the world, one that happens only once every 29 years. It is known as "Birkat Hachamah", or the blessing of the sun, and it occurs when the sun reaches the exact place in the sky where, tradition explains, it was when it was first created.… Post the First Comment |
Tech Talk: Chasing pirates with cannons and lawyers
Pirates seem to be in the news a lot lately, on both land and sea. The land pirates are the ones behind the infamous Pirate Bay, a (former) one-stop shop for many Internet users.
A few years ago it seemed nearly unfathomable that the Pirate Bay could be taken down.…
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Blackhawks attempt their first Stanley Cup in 48 years
While winter may be lingering longer than most of us would like, for fans of ice hockey, things have already started to warm up. This last week was the kick-off for the Stanley Cup playoffs, and for the first time since 2002, the Chicago Blackhawks will be participating.…
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Plight of the honeybee
Imagine if everyone you ever loved - family members, friends, or merely anyone you may have ever encountered - became extinct in large proportions due to an increasing epidemic. Fortunately, being human does have its advantages; we are not as susceptible to widespread outbreaks.…
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Student Spotlight: Kate Eckman
Environmental Studies major Kate Eckman had a very busy week last week. As treasurer of the Green Cycle Group and chair of the Green Fee Committee, Eckman spent a great deal of time helping organize Earth Day events that were held on April 21 and 22. Eckman also managed to pull herself away from the Earth Day events on April 21 to attend the Student Leadership Awards banquet, where she won the Golden Eagle Award for exceptional leadership skills in a student organization.…
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