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ISSUE 113
November 6th -12th
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FRONT PAGE  LOCAL NEWS

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  CAMPUS OPED:
EVENING
STUDY ABROAD

CAMPUS NEWS
ART FOR WATER


 HOMETOWN:
 BIANCA LAPOINTE

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SNAZZY YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE WEEK

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Hot Web Game

Sharks never go out of style and will always inspire new and interesting forms of entertainment for the masses. What is better than a shark? A shark that is able to take down planes, boats, and everything in between that's what. If you hunger for destruction, then you will be satisfied by a little game called Miami Shark on Newgrounds.com.

This game is pure and unadulterated fun. You control the shark as you try and destroy everything that comes on the screen. When you destroy objects they will explode and you need to try and make chain explosions with other objects that will net you bonus points. The controls are solid and it is fast-paced fun that you can't just play once. My favorite part is launching the shark onto a passing plane and dragging it down into the water, where it will explode in a fiery display of carnage.

Why are you still reading this? Your time could be better spent playing this game and destroying things. If you need a quick rush of adrenaline or a high score to beat, then this game is for you.

ESSENTIAL WEBSITES

Lifehacker is for two kinds of people, those who love technology and those who are looking for ways to make their lives more efficient and interesting.

The critically-acclaimed blog features tips, shortcuts, and downloads that will help you with your technology and life needs. It posts stories like how to open a wine bottle with your shoe or information about free programs that work better than those you need to pay for. There is also plenty of information on how to tweak windows, mac, or linux operating systems to make them work for you rather than against you.

If you are into customizing both your computer and life, I suggest you check out Lifehacker on a daily basis. It is updated throughout the day, so you will always have something new to learn when you visit. You never know what you will learn when you go to Lifehacker and it can be fun to share your new nerd-knowledge with your friends. It is a daily routine in my life and I think you will like it just as much as I do.

Op-Ed

 Check out one student's opinion on this year's Evening of Excellence.

Read about one student's views on the study abroad program and the opportunities it holds for students.

                  
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CAMPUS NEWS
What's going on around campus: 

  • The Fitzwater Center has some new options for audiophiles. Find out more about the new audio rooms for students.
     

  • The Art for Water project is culminating with a special presentation on Nov. 12.

HOMETOWN HERO


Senior Bianca LaPointe is this week's Hometown Hero! She is a physical therapy major, loves Italian food, and plays for the women's tennis team!

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Did you know that Google will now monitor and collect user’s data?      

     That’s right, the new Google feature called Dashboard will summarize the data collected from Gmail, Picasa Web Albums, Web History and other sites.  
     However, the new Google Dashboard would not allow for search records and cookie data to be stored in order to create targeted advertisements at users. Although the company stresses this point, many people feel as though Dashboard is similar to the techniques Facebook and other sites use to retain data about consumers.  
     Privacy will remain an issue with this new feature, regardless of how much Google claims they aren’t harvesting user’s information.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/google-offers-users-a-peek-at-stored-data/

 
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Rihanna Embarrassed for Going Back to Chris Brown


photo from: WHDH.com

     Rihanna has wise words for women; don’t let yourself be blinded by love.  Rihanna said that she regrets going back to Chris Brown after he beat her up last year.  Rihanna told “Good Morning America” that "It's completely normal to go back. You start lying to yourself."  She felt ashamed to go back to him.  It’s not what she wants to teach women.  Brown was deeply affected by the situation after he was arrested.  Radio stations stopped playing his music, he was dropped by sponsors, and he had to cancel appearances.  Though he has apologized to fans and Rihanna, Rihanna is still embarrassed that she went crawling back to him.  "I am strong. This happened to me. I didn't cause this. I didn't do it. This can happen to me and it can happen to anybody,” she said.