Kepler mission finds three potentially life-sustaining planets
If the film “Star Wars” taught the world anything, it was that getting along with alien life forms might be difficult. However, that has not stopped the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other scientists from searching the universe for life-sustaining planets — much like Earth — for the past several decades. While it [...]
On Site: www.ecampus.com
Originally published in Orientation 1999 Ecampus, esucks. Despite thousands of dollars spent on ecampus.com advertisements and promotions, the site lacks substance. Open since early July, the site promotes itself as the place for poverty-stricken students looking fo ra good deal on products like books, clothes and electronics. The reality is that the pickings are slim [...]
REVIEW: The Cold War Kids Revival and Concert
Two things before we begin. One: Cold War Kids’ 2006 debut, Robbers & Cowards, is one of my favorite albums of all time. Two: Their 2011 record, Mine Is Yours, is one of the most disappointing albums of the decade. Yes, yes, I know — music reviewers are especially prone to exaggerations, hissy fits and [...]
REVIEW: Andrew Jackson Jihad at Great Scott
If Great Scott had couches — or even seats, for that matter — it would have felt as if Sean Bonnette of Andrew Jackson Jihad was playing in your living room Tuesday night. The casual lineup of mostly solo acoustic acts added to the venue’s homey atmosphere. Dan Webb and the Spiders opened the night [...]
