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Just last week one of my professors handed back our first assignment, an essay that was supposed to compare and contrast two buildings.

CCM under-utilized gem at UC

Staff Editorial

 The University of Cincinnati is home to the first musical theater college in the country. Students at the College-Conservatory of Music are given the opportunity to explore the arts in a myriad of concentrations, ranging from harpsichord to theater design and production. 

Aramark, UC criticism off target

Letter to the Editor

 I am writing in response to the Wednesday, Nov. 3, article “UC Aramark disregards health policy” as the article presents the opinion of one anonymous source as fact. 

The contractual relationship with Aramark is managed by Housing & Food Services, a division of Campus Services. Multiple UC staff members are in the dining centers on a daily basis to monitor Aramark’s performance and compliance with their contractual obligations to the university. 

“Slumdog” stars in hot water

Many child stars become famous and wealthy overnight, but this is not the case for the children who starred in the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” winner of eight Academy Awards, among them being 2008’s Best Motion Picture of the Year.

Prenatal aid offered at care centers

Letter to the Editor

In the Wednesday, Oct. 28, News Record article “Deceptive pregnancy centers flushed out,” Carly Tamborski falls prey to a common ideology that conflates women’s rights and reproductive health with an abortion agenda. She believes that an organization is deceptive simply because, in the services they provide to pregnant women, they exclude abortions and abortion referrals — as if abortion is somehow the cornerstone of all prenatal assistance.

Halloween follows in other holidays’ footsteps

Staff Editorial

Every year it’s the same thing at the University of Cincinnati when Oct. 31 rolls around: loud music, pumpkins with obscene images carved in them, women running down Calhoun Street in weather inappropriate costumes. There aren’t any trick-or-treaters; one would be hard pressed to find a celebration that doesn’t involve alcohol.

“Glee” dominates ratings, viewers

This fall, “Glee,” a musical dramedy, became a cult phenomenon after the first episode – approximately 7.3 million viewers tuned in, according to Nielson ratings – and its popularity is still gaining momentum. Unfortunately, new episodes will not be aired until November, although that does allow for time to catch up on missed episodes or to start watching the show.

Apartheid active in Middle East

This summer was the first time I’d been to the Mediterranean Sea in 10 years. The last time was when I was in Greece at the turn of the millennium. My sisters, cousin and I were taking a walk around town, and a gypsy girl kept following us around; she was aimless and bored with nothing better to do.

Obama neglects peace promise

 From where I stand — from an idealistic civilian’s point of view — it seems you, Obama, have forgotten the mantra that earned you the presidency of the United States of America. Three small words, “Yes we can,” held promise for all. Those words suggested transparency, change and involvement. They suggested inclusion, creativity and a new start. Those three words are incredibly powerful because they promise each person a right to pursue their individual dream of what “we” can be.

Sabel’s Haus stirs up Cats fans

Letter to the Editor

First, let me say that I am an alumnus and former athlete of the University of Cincinnati. I graduated in 1983, so I must admit it has been a long, long time since I have read The News Record.

As I am a UCATS donor and season ticket holder for both football and men’s basketball, I have recently come across two articles – “Cincinnati fans thinking too far ahead” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and “UC needs to find next Brian Kelly” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 – written by Garrett Sabelhaus, sports editor of The News Record and author of Sabel’s Haus, while surfing the Web for Bearcat news.

Counterpoint needed on sports page

Letter to the Editor

As much as I appreciate free speech in The News Record, will you at least put a counterpoint to the opinions that Garrett Sabelhaus, the sports editor, is writing?

Columns

College loans could contribute to tuition hikes

Writer's Bloc

 It’s safe to say the hardest part to stomach about college is the tuition fees.

In order to combat the rising tuition rates, students engage in a staple ritual of college life: obtaining student loans. 

Without them, most of us wouldn’t be able pursue a college career or afford the outrageous tuition. But most of us never thought one major culprit contributing to rising college costs may actually be the loans themselves, government-guaranteed student loans in particular. 

Move over, Barbie; more diversity needed

The Fashion Dungjen

Ask Tyra Banks what happens when you introduce a Polynesian man and a Bostwanan woman, and she’ll tell you.

“Babies! Lots of babies that are from different cultures,” she exclaimed in front of the six remaining contestants on “America’s Next Top Model.”

Last week’s ANTM episode transformed the models into biracial beauties by changing their makeup and wardrobe.

Audit request on Fed must be answered

Writer's Bloc

People are getting fed up with the Federal Reserve.

“End the fed!” some say as the economy remains on shaky grounds, with a potential depression looming not far ahead. People are looking for answers.

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Geeks lose their chic; new trends take over

The Fashion Dungjen

For the last several seasons you might have been hard pressed to find an American Apparel advertisement that didn’t feature a model in thick-rimmed glasses. You might have also noticed these, or similar, glasses in J.Crew ads and, earlier this fall, perhaps you spotted them in Old Navy ads (separate from the modelquin campaign).

H1N1 vaccine not panacea for media panic

Writer's Bloc

While the media gleefully promotes the where and how to attain a vaccine for the H1N1 virus, a growing concern about the vaccine’s potential side effects and safety is keeping many worried Americans away from the needle.

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Stylish footwear bumps outfits to next level

The Fashion Dungjen

Think about it: What is the first thing you notice about an outfit? I’m not talking total composition here, I mean one aspect.

For most people, myself included, it’s what someone is – or is not – wearing on their feet.
Although I try to resist the urge, I catch myself looking at the ground when I’m walking. That’s after being told this behavior is a sign of shyness, insecurity or fear. (I’ve written about my wedgies for the world to read – I definitely don’t think that constitutes shyness, insecurity or fear.)

Obama not worthy of Peace Prize

Writer's Bloc

Last Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee unexpectedly awarded President Barack Obama with the Nobel Peace Prize, making him the third sitting President to recieve such an award.

Reaction toward Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize has consisted of shock, confusion, anger, praise and basically every other emotion that involves an
up-and-down movement of your eyebrows.

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