Ten year olds Nubia and Victor Barahona were victims of an abusive, adoptive father. On Feb. 14, the twins were found in their father’s truck along Interstate 95 in West Palm Beach. Nubia was dead and Victor had severe chemical burns covering his little torso.
Month: March 2011
On the Scene: How would you feel if Florida decided to allow guns on campus?
A proposed law by members of the Texas State House would allow students over 21 and faculty to carry concealed handguns on campus. Utah and Colorado also passed bills to allow guns on campus in their states. If Florida were to pass such a law, NSU would not have to comply since it’s a private institution. How would you feel if Florida decided to allow guns on campus?
Proposed Pell Grant cuts jeopardize students’ financial aid
On Feb.11, House Republicans proposed cutting the maximum a student can receive from the Pell Grant from $5,550 to $4,705.
White House proposes universal Internet ID
In January, Gary Locke, commerce secretary announced that the U.S. Commerce Department is in the process of creating the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace. The online ID would replace and streamline individual usernames for e-mails, online banking and other online transactions. White House personnel said this would make the online market more secure.
UC Subway doesn’t accept outside coupon, sets own promotions
A sign at Subway in the Don Taft University Center advises customers that Subway does not accept outside coupons.
Career Development opens satellite office
The Office of Career Development hosted the open house for its satellite office on Feb. 23. The new office, located on the first floor of the Carl DeSantis Building, will assist students in their job search by bringing employers to campus.
Spanglish: Killing two languages with one tongue
I’m not suggesting you stop identifying yourself with either culture, but it’s possible to be proud of your heritage without destroying it. So, please, let’s stop it with the Spanglish.
Who is Esperanza Spalding? Grammy winner and excellent singer
A great shock to the music industry came when Esperanza Spalding, and not Justin Bieber, won “Best New Artist” at this year’s Grammy Awards. The announcement caused upheaval because most people hadn’t even heard her name before, much less her music. So, who is Esperanza Spalding?
Radiohead’s “The King of Limbs” takes root online
Feb. 19 marked the digital release of Radiohead’s eighth album “King of Limbs” on thekingoflimbs.com.
Adele: In a league of her own
True talent defies all stereotypes or standards. It doesn’t have to look like it just walked off the pages of a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. True talent doesn’t have to be the paparazzi’s favorite target. True talent doesn’t have to hide behind vanity. True talent is Adele, and with the singer’s latest album, “21,” true talent has returned.