Amateur boxer and freshman business administration major Steve Geffrard wants to make it to the top rung of the boxing ring. He’s well on his way to getting there.
Month: January 2011
Studies find students prefer self-esteem boosting activities over sex
Two studies conducted by professors at the University of Michigan revealed that college students prefer activities that boost their self-esteem over other social activities such as hanging out with friends, eating or having sex.
SUTV movies: February edition
February may be a short month, but it’s not short on love.
FCC order regulates Internet service providers
By June, the “Preserving the Open Internet” order, or net neutrality, will go into effect.
Law students out of touch with their professors
The 2010 Law School Survey of Student Engagement, conducted by the Association of American Law Schools and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, found that only 20 percent of law students frequently discuss course concepts with their professors and 29 percent discuss career plans with them.
Human trafficking prevalent in the U.S.
It’s hard to know how many victims of human trafficking there are in America. The U.S. State Department estimates that 17,000 women, girls and boys are sold through the human sex trade every year in the U.S. The Department of Justice’s estimates are higher — between 100,000 and 300,000.
Travel during the best time of your life
Saint Augustine once wrote, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” What kind of world reader are you?
New MTV show “Skins” stereotypes teens to parents and predators
“Skins” is a new MTV show, which portrays the story of nine teenagers, most of whom are extremely promiscuous and heavy drug users. Having seen the first episode, I can tell you that it premiered with a bang. Literally.
Organizations repaint traditional blocks
Last week, 22 student clubs and organizations repainted the blocks that represent their organizations on the sidewalk between the Parker Building and the Don Taft University Center.
Women’s basketball team struggles to maintain record
The women’s basketball team began the 2010-2011 season with a 7-3 record. It was the team’s best start in university history.