Evolving from American blues and rock and roll, the genre now known as “metal” coalesced in North America and England in the late 1960s. Bands like Blue Cheer and Black Sabbath sought to expand the musical territory being carved out by psychedelic rock and…
The theme of Poe continues with a fancy masquerade, a one-night event that the Powel Crosley Estate Foundation is throwing on Halloween. The event is called “The Masque of the Red Death” gala, named after the Poe tale. The price for this upscale masquerade is…
Ever since the recession, the holiday season has been tainted with heavily depleted bank accounts resulting from escalating prices of gifts, food and decor. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, it is predicted that the average person will spend $749.51 altogether…
The first official presidential debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama took place on October 3, 2012. According to Real Clear Politics, which takes an aggregate of the most-recognized and accurate national polls such as Gallup and CBS News, Obama entered the debate with a…
As a child, not only did Halloween present the chance for me to dress up as someone else, it also brought out my inner brat. I would literally throw back any treats that were “the bad stuff,” for example: candy corn, fruit of any kind…
From now until Oct. 9, Students for Barack Obama can be heard in Hamilton “Ham” Center at each lunch and dinner, stating a polite inquisition to would-be diners: “Hey, are you registered to vote?” Second-year Catherine Turner, a member of Students for Barack Obama, described…
The New College “hook-up” culture is, for many, liberating. There is far less stigma towards a single-but-active lifestyle compared to other institutions, and most students find they do not have to worry about being unfairly judged or shamed. While many first-years are aware of and…
Energy drinks, double shots of espresso and caffeine pills are a lifesaver to sleep deprived college students pulling all-nighters in order to finish research papers that were pushed back until the last minute. However, five deaths and one heart attack that have been allegedly attributed…
