Bookstores & e-books A recent New York Times piece highlighted the ongoing battle between Barnes & Noble and Amazon. The author, Julie Bosman, discussed the former’s recent monopoly on the print-edition market, thanks in large part to the fall of Borders last year. Yet despite …
Be responsible with chalk art
Be responsible with chalk art I enjoy chalk drawings. Chalk is fun, easy to use, nostalgically childish, and its temporary nature gives you societal permission to draw and write things where you otherwise could not. When I went on college tours, I thought it was …
Viewpoint about the passing of Joe Paterno
Letter to the Editors This letter is written in response to a column in last week’s issue about the passing of Joe Paterno: Once I read the headline “Paterno deserves respect, not hatred from public,” I thought I had somehow picked up a copy of …
Appreciate the troops’ sacrifices
Appreciate the troops’ sacrifices Jack Anderson Throughout this political campaigning and past holiday season, an element of the American civic duty has been shamefully overlooked. By the start of this year, thousands of troops have come home having spent years fighting in the unforgiving landscape …

Pats, Giants square off in Super Bowl with major stories
Travis Marmon Sports Editor This Sunday, the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will compete in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The primary storyline in this game will be the element of revenge for the Patriots, four years after …
Women’s basketball team still struggling in NCAC play
Ian Benson Features Editor After dropping a game to Wittenberg, the women’s basketball team was looking to rebound against Ohio Wesleyan on Jan. 25. The team fought hard against the Battling Bishops but ultimately lost 66-57. The team entered the game having won two of …