Recently, there was talk around campus about the possibility of recent layoffs happening. There were several rumors about as many as 50 staff members that had lost their job due to the budget cuts but that number turned out to be false. According to President Neil Salonen, only nine […]
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Cultures unite at third annual “Island Vibes” event
On November 5, all the Caribbean cultures united as one as the third annual Island Vibes Cultural showcase shed a positive light on the UB community. It brought a togetherness of Caribbean population on campus to set a platform on the different aspects of the West Indian heritage that you […]
Toxicology expert, Sandra Wise, discusses long-term effects of the Gulf Oil Spill
On November 9, Sandra Wise, Director of the Wise Laboratory of Environmental and Genetic Toxicology at the University of Southern Maine, came to lecture at the University of Bridgeport on her research team’s findings on the impact of the Gulf Oil spill on whale species and the Gulf of Mexico […]
Childish Gambino strongly delivers
Some may know of Donald Glover, former writer for NBC comedy “30 Rock” and star of the popular television show “Community” on NBC. Some may know him by his alias rapper, singer and songwriter, Childish Gambino. His rapping skills have recently landed a record deal with, an independent label, Glassnote […]
Drake drops his second studio album “Take Care”
Just as Drake promised, after a yearlong break he has dropped his second studio album, titled “Take Care” on November 15. The Canadian actor turned rapper and now singer has gained even more popularity since his debut album “Thank Me Later” came out, releasing a handful of tracks beforehand building […]
Movie review: “A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas”
There are some movies that change your life. Others will be so memorable and wonderful that they’ll stay with you for the rest of your life. A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas is NOT one of those movies. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth watching. The […]
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” doesn’t bring spark gamers wish to see
After coming out with a very successful game, Infinity Ward has once again produced an amazing game, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.” Starting exactly where “Modern Warfare 2” left off, “Modern Warfare 3” goes to India where the two main characters Soap, who is on the verge of dying, […]
The Truth About 7 Billion
As the world’s population hit seven billion two weeks ago on October 31, concerns have arose about overpopulation and how it will affect the Earth in upcoming years. Debates have recently started up again about overpopulation with the main concerns being the environment and poverty; but has the world really […]
The Best Movie yet of the Twilight Saga: “Breaking Dawn Part 1”
Stepping into the movie theater and buying a ticket to see “Breaking Dawn- Part 1,” fills the air with excitement for “Twilight” fans. Fans had no idea what was in store for them, but they couldn’t wait to see how the story unraveled leading up to Bella’s marriage to Edward […]
The Hub Concert
Students were entertained by great songs and music covers in the hUB on Thursday, November 12th.