Archive: Feb 2011
Culture
Subtlety disappears in ‘Rabbit Hole’
"Rabbit Hole” would be weak in any context, but it certainly didn’t help that a week before seeing it, I watched one of its award season competitors, “Blue Valentine.” That film, about a young couple’s love rescinding into sexual and psychological warfare, burns with true-life intensity. Even though we see the couple deteriorating before our […]
Ed Observers
Super Bowl halftime: a comedy of errors
The performances at Super Bowl XLV left much to be desired, certainly - but were they the worst in recent history? Read More
Culture
China Nite 2011 showcases traditions and new acts alike
For the Chinese New Year, the Chinese Students’ Association (CSA) presented China Nite 2011 on Friday, Feb. 5. Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, the show started at 8 p.m. and ran for about two hours. The performance showcased classic and contemporary Chinese culture — the many acts alternated between displays of dancing, singing […]
Editorial Boards
Troubles with UHS
Many of the problems with UHS are reducible to a single cause: lack of communication between staff, doctors, and patients. Read More
Editorial Boards
Bookstore’s poor hours
Given the relatively large variety of products the University Bookstore boasts on campus, its limited hours present a real problem for students. Read More
Sports
Sorry Wiz, but you don’t know what it is
The Packers defeated the Steelers in an epic match up of quarterbacks on Sunday. Read More
Op-Eds
U.S. diplomacy fraught with corporate influence
The Egyptian protests came as a great surprise to many Americans, not because anti-authoritarian protests are rare, but because the U.S. is one of the main backers of the 30-year-old Mubarak regime. How did the U.S. begin supporting a ruthless dictatorship and why has this been ignored for so long, in the mainstream media, even […]
Sports
On the rebound, hoops hopes to be playoff bound
The women's basketball team beat out NYU and Brandeis this past weekend, and now looks to tackle UAA leader Chicago at the Palestra on Friday. Read More
Op-Eds
Are U.S. laws too soft?
Is the United States' legal system tilted to favor criminals at the expense of victims? Read More