As a writer, I am not perfect and am only human, which means I am bound to make mistakes. I have noticed three mistakes that I repeatedly keep making and hope that this realization will help me make the necessary changes in my writing to make it better. 1. Capitalization of brands Examples from Quiz […]

I recently wrote  a press release for a local YMCA as an assignment. The location was not specific so I decided to use the Hunterdon County YMCA. This seemed like the most relevant location to choose because I worked there for 3 years as a lifeguard and swim instructor and felt a natural attachment to […]

Today I listened to a news story on NPR’s All Things Considered called Pantha Du Prince: Techno Music A Rock Fan Can Love. This story was to highlight the German producer’s latest production, “Black Noise.” A woman introduces the story by stating that an audience for indie rock and techno don’t mix. Michaelangelo Matos tells […]

I found this web package in the Arts section of the New York Times. It is of a retired dancer, Anne Bass who chooses to dance again once her daughters started and and upon being too tired she decides to make the dance film, “Dancing Across Borders” with a young Cambodian boy. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/movies/21bass.html?ref=dance Elements of […]

Immediate suspension is to occur for any fraternity member possessing alcohol with the reinstatement of the policy banning alcohol from fraternity houses. Two weeks ago, University President Harvey Smithville restated the policy that, “any fraternity in which the members have alcohol will be immediately suspended. A second offense within a year will result in the […]

There is a recurring issue of fraternities consuming alcohol against the rules of the university and with this issue on the rise, more people are suffering the consequences whether medically or socially. Two weeks ago a ban on alcohol’s presence in fraternity houses on campus property was re-instated. If the policy is violated, immediate suspension […]

When you log into Facebook it is inevitable to go on the site without noticing an abundance of posts on the live feed wall of your friend’s recent activities. Aside from writing on friend’s walls and posting pictures, users now see events such as “changed profile picture,” however it is to a celebrity or “became […]

Recently, a student from LSU and one from MIT have died from alcohol poisoning. There is a recurring issue of fraternities consuming alcohol against the rules of the university. With this issue on the rise, more people are suffering the consequences whether medically or socially. Two weeks ago a ban on alcohol’s presence in fraternity […]

Straight News – Timberlake’s brand brings the road to the runway NEW YORK — William Rast, the contemporary fashion label by Justin Timberlake and longtime friend Trace Ayala, marched a parade of biker styles down the runway at New York Fashion Week Wednesday night in a collection dubbed “New America.” Anecdotal – Win a medal. Now […]

Protest Lead: Wilbur Straking plans to lead a group of 25 dedicated Christians to the state capital next Monday to object to evolution being taught in the University biology class. Second Paragraph: Wilbur Straking is a pastor at the Ever-Faithful Church of the Living Water. While leading students to the capital, they intend on speaking with […]