On September 29, 2005 the Senate of the United States confirmed its 17th Supreme Court Justice, John G. Robert Jr. He was nominated by President Bush on July 19, 2005 in order to fill the expected vacancy left by the retirement of Associate Justice Sandra Day’ O’Conner. After the untimely […]
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The Purple & White Game
The annual Purple & White game was capped off this week and really gave a feel for what the Purple Knights have to offer for the upcoming season. With the core of the team coming back, and aspirations of a very talented recruiting class, Bridgeport should be a force to […]
New World Superpower?
Though some find it difficult to believe, specialists say that China will eventually surpass the United States as the world’s largest superpower.Currently, with a population of over one billion people, this rising superpower has demonstrated an outstanding economic growth rate in this past decade that far surpassed the historic growth […]
Secure the Border at What Coast?
Illegal immigration is an issue on the mind of everyone from the global economist to the restaurant dishwasher. Should illegal immigrants be allowed to work in the U.S? While many feel that the U.S should have more control on the border, many have asked themselves, “How can I let my […]
GOP Scandal: Tom Delay
The political tug of war continues between the Republicans and Democrats with the latest blow being to the Republicans. Tom Delay (R- TX), Senate Majority leader, has just recently been indicted by the Texas supreme court. He is charged with illegally conspiring to use corporate donations to support Texas GOP […]
Meet The Player:
After being voted Missouri Valley Conference sixth man of the year, being named to the MVC All Freshmen, All Newcomers, and All Bench teams; after a surprising loss to White Chocolate on MTV’s Magic Johnson’s Street ball Show, future NBA prospect, Tarell Taylor brings his game to UB. With Coach […]
UB Knights Fight ON!
On October 18, The University of Bridgeport went head to head with NYCAC foe and bitter rival, Dowling College and the outcome was exactly as expected. The game turned out to be a hardcore grudge match, with Bridgeport looking to avenge last year’s 2-l loss. It was apparent that there […]
Where Do Our Priorities Lie???
Freedom of speech,Blessings of literacyMastery of languageAn entire newspaper with a websiteMedia to potentially reach all who care to readAnd how do we use “those blessings”?No business or computer security columnsNo poetry or health columnNo religion, social or culture awareness columnNot even an advice column to help new students settle […]
Bird Flu
It seems these days you can’t go anywhere without hearing about the bird flu. Sowhat’s the big deal? It’s bird flu, not a people-flu. What’s every one soworried about? What scientists all over the world are afraid of is thepossibility a person has both a regular flu and the bird […]
A Message From Security
It saddens us to announce the passing of Campus Security supervisor, Sergeant Antonio Rosa. Antonio was born on September 19, 1976 and passed away on Friday, October 14, 2005. He began working at the Campus Security Department on January 14, 2005 and quickly became part of the security family.Antonio leaves […]