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The Internet has changed the world in many ways. For better or for worse, the Web has made thousands of obvious alterations to almost every aspect of industry, culture and commerce. These are not new developments. Students in college have all grown up with the Internet and have watched it grow in turn - gradually taking over the world in which we live.
Sounds of gunfire filled dorm rooms, apartments and houses in college towns all over the country Tuesday after the debut of the long-awaited and controversial "Grand Theft Auto IV." The game's release meant big business for retail stores. AJ Matthews, Wal-Mart employee, said Wal-Mart sold all 72 of its Xbox 360 copies in 30 minutes.
The fascination of artificial intelligence has captivated people for years and was the focal point for the "Guitar Hero" playing robot, Slashbot, built by a group of Texas A'M engineering majors as part of their senior project. Vinny Lapenna, a computer engineering major, is a member of the four-man team that built Slashbot.
Dear Editor, Last week, The Minaret devoted twelve-pages to the wide-spread, but hidden problem of rape. The staff, editors, and advisor, Dr. Charles McKenzie should be commended for bringing this problem out of the shadows. By publishing the "special investigation" section, The Minaret has educated thousands of people about the complex problem of rape, and hundreds of campus victims know they are not alone.
Last Sunday evening, I was lucky enough to catch Michele Obama's recent speech in Indiana on C-Span; and, between hooting and hollering about how many of her points I agreed with and thinking 'I'd love to see Cindy McCain try and deliver a speech like this,' my cousin sent me a instant message demanding I immediately change the channel to CNN.
We are now reaching the end of the 2008 spring semester and many of us are graduating to embrace "the real world". Those of us whom are leaving will always remember our undergraduate college experience as a significant milestone in our lives. Each one of us has our own distinguishable memories that leave imprints shaping our perspective.
At the risk of sounding arrogant and even condescending, I find lots of guys approaching me for dating advice. By no means do I claim to be a pro on relationships or the psyche of women, but I'll tell you right now: I've got my style on lock. Since this is my debut in the editorial section, I thought it'd be appropriate to give some background on my dating life.
After all the sweat, blood and tears that the ROTC program has provoked, one student's hard work has not gone unnoticed. Daniel Gazzano, a 30-year-old University of Tampa senior cadet, recently won the annual George C. Marshall award. Gazzano, a former Sergeant First Class (E-7) non-commissioned officer, decided to come back to college to finish his degree and receive his commission.
While most UT students were soundly sleeping or getting home from their night out, ROTC students were just waking up to begin their first day at Camp Blanding. Camp Blanding in northern Florida is the annual Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) for schools from all over Florida and even Puerto Rico.
I haven't seen the snow in twelve years. I've forgotten the texture of seasons, the progression of clothing layers, and the smell of snow on my fingers. I've forgotten what it is like to forget. The snow has seen the misery of numbed fingers, of dulled senses.
If you have ever had the unique opportunity to view a quality film for the sake of art, you will understand my feelings when I say there is something gratifying about witnessing a spectacular independent film. I, admittedly, have a fondness for independent filmmaking.
Motion City Soundtrack, Panic! at the Disco, Phantom Planet, and The Hush Sound. These four, amazing bands have one thing in common this season - The Honda Civic Tour, just happened to stop in Clearwater last Tuesday. I was lucky enough to meet and interview Bob Morris, singer and guitarist for The Hush Sound.
As he drew the sideways triangle on the white board, I began to take in the significance of it all. I started to understand the drawings, the symbols, everything he was trying to convey to us in my beginning drawing class. "This symbolizes the mountain close to my village in Vietnam," said Hoang Van-Bui, an adjunct art professor at UT, as he pointed to the triangle.
Baseball Series Success On the road, Tampa baseball slid past Rollins College 2-1. The Spartans dominated the first game 16-2 powered by Jose Jimenez. Knocking out a career-high three home runs and 10 RBI, Jimenez hit his way into the team-high in both categories.
