A letter from your editors: Confidential to the Biology Department
Last term, the Biology Department elected to go without petitions during prescheduling. It is our understanding that the department plans to continue this approach for spring term classes. We strongly urge them to reconsider. Biology is extremely popular, so competition …→
Remembering through ink
Tattooing is one of the world’s most ancient art forms, created to reinforce cultural identity and prized for their beauty. Here at Union College, Graham Ignizio, professor of Latin American and Caribbean Studies, proudly lent his body as a canvas …→
Do U Kinect: Has motion-controlled gaming finally grown up?
Most of you have probably heard, at least at some point, about Microsoft’s and Sony’s recent venture into motion-controlled gaming. Those of you who read my columns this fall probably noted my general skepticism about the demonstration units I had …→
All encouraged to support Hope Quilting Initiative
Tonight, Feb. 3, is the opening reception for The Liberia’s Hope Quilting Initiative. The reception will include the display of Liberian quilts for purchase from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Union College Nott Memorial. All members of the Union College and …→
Religion and Tattoos: Judaism
Family gatherings seem to be the perfect time for surprising your relatives. A 50-year-old uncle brings a 20-something girlfriend or an aunt announces that she is quitting her job and volunteering in a foreign country. During my family’s Thanksgiving this …→
Egypt: No moar internets for you!
Last week, on Jan. 27, the Egyptian government did something no government has done before: they turned off the internet. In under 13 minutes, the entirety of Egypt’s 80 million internet-users were left in the dark. The Egyptian government, run …→
Dutchwomen split thrillers in return home
Union’s Women’s Basketball team returned home this weekend, for the first time since Jan. 5, to take on two Liberty League rivals and to attempt to maintain their position atop the league. The Dutchwomen opened the weekend set against RPI …→
Stellar second season of ‘Archer’ not in the ‘Danger Zone’
Archer came back with a stylized bang on Thursday night, picking up from the previous hilarious season. Saturated with sarcasm and satire, Archer has become the best animated show on television, as well as one of the better comedies. H. …→
Dutch run at MIT co-ed invitational
Trudging through the slushy sidewalks, guided by the first golden rays of a late winter’s morn, the Union College Track and Field team was welcomed during the morning hours as they boarded the bus for Boston. Despite a three-hour trip, …→
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