February 9, 2012

Cowbird: a new take on blogging

There’s something new out there for blogging fanatics and even blogging skeptics. How is that possible? It’s not the standard blog format. Cowbird.com is a more interactive, simplistic way of sharing your story. Although still a new development, this website …→

Celebrating Union’s inherent creativity

There are facts, and then there are spot-on facts. Fact: Union College has a well-established athletic department that includes a Division I hockey team. Another fact: our science and engineering programs are world renowned for pre-professional studies. And yet another …→

A model poses wearing a Bagru scarf.

Following the Fellows

When I arrived in Bagru, India six and a half months ago, I came wanting to make a difference in the lives of the rural block-printing artisans. What I have come to realize is that they are the ones making …→

Winter concert confirmed: Ingrid Michaelson and Eric Hutchinson

Winter concert confirmed: Ingrid Michaelson and Eric Hutchinson

On Feb. 24, Union students will have a winter concert. The Concert Committee has officially booked Ingrid Michaelson and Eric Hutchinson, who will both play in Memorial Chapel. Ingrid Michaelson, whose most recent album was released exactly a month before …→

A sneak peek into the events Panhel aims to hold this term

A sneak peek into the events Panhel aims to hold this term

Here’s a look at the upcoming campus events happening that are sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Conference. Zumba to benefit Joan Nicole Prince Home There is a Zumba event being held on Monday, March 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. …→

Looking Back: Discovering Dudley Toll Hill

It’s hard to believe, but we are still discovering new things about the Concordiensis. Recently, it came to our attention that we have an endowed fund left to us by one Dudley Toll Hill. Being the intrepid reporters we are—and …→

This 1999 New York Daily News cartoon refers to Newt’s government shutdown, which he later admitted he did out of “spite” because President Clinton gave him a poor seat on Air Force One.

Newt goes kamikaze, but Romney will still be the nominee

Solidifying what we all knew was near inevitable, the Republican primary voters in the Sunshine State handed over their 50 convention delegates to former-Governor Mitt Romney last Tuesday. It was a needed win for Romney, who suffered an embarrassing loss …→

NBC’s ‘Smash’ an exciting look into the theater world

NBC’s new show Smash takes us to the early developments of a stage musical planned for Broadway. The featured Marilyn Monroe-centric production is backed by musical talent and a director willing to cut it down to size, but a major …→

The Dutchmen held strong this weekend as they welcomed in the top teams of the ECAC.

Men’s Hockey: Dutchmen stay on top of ECAC

With the season winding down, Union welcomed in the second and third place teams, Cornell and Colgate, to Messa Rink.  The Dutchmen are looking to claim their second straight Cleary Cup and a weekend sweep would go a long way …→

A privilege, a responsibility

A privilege, a responsibility

“Being Greek is a privilege.” It’s a message Director of Greek Life Timothy Dunn wants every fraternity and sorority member to know. He posits that many students do not recognize Greek life is about more than just parties. The Greeks …→