Samantha Tyler ‘14
Managing Editor
Rethinking the status quo: the unfairness of the Springfest shirts
Every year, there’s a single Saturday that is so overwhelmingly wonderful, it’s hard to put into words. We all look forward to Springfest. For weeks, the entire campus buzzes with rumors about what bands will be playing. Then, come the …→
Grammar and poise lacking in new Facebook page
With the plethora of electronic resources at our generation’s fingertips, we have instant access to all kinds of information and social media. But at what cost? Has the convenience of it all lowered our intellectual standards? Our liberal arts education …→
Are the Super Bowl ads really worth $4 million?
Everyone I’ve talked to about the Super Bowl 2013 commercials has had some very not-so-positive things to say. Considering the fact that some people’s main objective in watching the Super Bowl was to see the commercials that companies spent four …→
Dear Student Forum: I want my five dollars back
On October 10, Student Forum voted to purchase a 90-inch TV to hang in Reamer, replacing the beloved campus calendar—as if we are not already constantly bombarded with emails and other digital updates about everything going on around campus. Personally, …→
Is Union the original Hogwarts of Schenectady, New York?
Samantha Tyler ‘14 offers 12 reasons as to why Union resembles the magical castle, Hogwarts. 12. We have an astronomy tower. But as far as we know no one’s been killed up there. 11. Harry Potter’s wand was …→
Obama’s public opinion: Change we can believe in
As Americans, we all deserve our rights to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. This seems obvious since it is in the Declaration of Independence, so it’s fairly surprising when American citizens are denied any or all of these …→
Where were you Friday night?
First, I must thank the committee members of Colleges Against Cancer, those who had the courage to talk about their personal experiences, those who donated and most importantly the people who came to Relay For Life to show their support. …→
Themed meals, the right idea: MLK Day, the wrong occasion
I’m sure we have all heard about the recent uproar in response to a certain themed meal at West Dining. Out of all the holidays during the year that dining services has to choose from to plan a themed meal …→
Grand opening of new neuroscience center
The new neuroscience center in Butterfield Hall has been completed and is open to students. Funded mostly by a $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, the newly renovated third floor of Butterfield Hall now consists of neuroscience professors’ offices …→
The lasting influence of Steve Jobs on the “techie” generation
There is no denying the immeasurable impact Steve Jobs has had on the world we live in. Our generation’s concept of human connection has been completely transformed by his creations. Jobs’ inventions consume our technologically centered world. iPhones have become …→