Get Back to Gettysburg
Today, the Civil War seems distant. But exactly 150 years ago, this four-year national convulsion was just beginning. The months and years to come would witness a profound change in the American military, political and social landscapes. On the anniversary …→
Letter from the Editor: Our Upper line lament
[media-credit id=155 align="alignright" width="303"][/media-credit] Usually, when I ask myself, “Is this real life?” I have found myself in a semi-annoying situation that really wouldn’t bother anyone else. However, when I jumped on the end of the Upper lunch line on …→
On the pitch: Sizing up the next opponents
The Union College Dutchmen Soccer team suffered its first loss of the season last weekend at the hands of newly minted Liberty League member, Rochester Institute of Technology. While the loss was upsetting, there was no way the Dutchmen were …→
Major League Baseball: Playoff Preview
For baseball fans, the beginning of fall means one thing: Playoffs. After six months and 162 games, 10 teams have established themselves as contenders, and over the next month they will battle it out for a shot at a World …→
WRUC AND THE U: Introducing a series on Union’s historic radio station
WRUC: Wireless Radio Union College. A staple in Union College’s history. The first licensed station in America, not just the first college station, to begin regular scheduled broadcasting.
The value of life leaves no room for mistakes
Of the many political issues in America, capital punishment never excited me. Granted, I recognized the flaws in the system; it’s expensive and an ineffective deterrent to crime. Still, until a week ago, I would have been the first to …→
The Dutch What?
As one can easily notice, the Capital Region—Schenectady in particular—still clings to the regal ancestral roots of the area’s Dutch founders. Of the many relics of the Dutch era, perhaps most iconic and indisputably pertinent resides comfortably within Union College’s …→
Corpses on display
What do you think of when you hear the word “corpse?” I’ll tell you what I think. I see the passage of physical to spiritual. I see memories, thoughts and emotions locked away by death. I see something that will …→
Israel for U
U for Israel is a new group on campus created with the goal of supporting Israel and its decisions. The group meets weekly to discuss ways to get students involved and informed about the Israeli conflict. Club president Alex Stone …→
NASA dreams big: Shuttle replacement to be the largest rocket ever
[media-credit name="All images courtesy of NASA" align="aligncenter" width="550"][/media-credit]Ever wonder how long it will take NASA to land a man on Mars? Well it seems like NASA aims to end that wait around 2017. On Sept. 14, NASA representatives, along with …→
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