For the past few weeks every computer in the library is full, the computer labs have been packed and others are glued to their own computers. 95% of those people are addicted to the newest craze on campus called Face Book. It is a website that is reminiscent of others […]
Other News
Holiday Tech Review
Sure it’s just October, and there’s at least a couple of months before you have to worry about your Christmas shopping. Or maybe not, in the last couple of years there has been an increasing trend of companies releasing their products earlier during the holiday season so as to cash […]
Brazil Seeks Cheaper Drugs
Millions of people are suffering from HIV or AIDS; you would think that people are somehow finding ways to provide the medicines necessary for these people to deal with the epidemic. Many countries are third world or developing countries that are unable to provide these medications, but those that can […]
UN Report on Migration Revealing
The Global Commission on International Migration, a UN sanctioned NGO revealed data on migration and its relationship to globalization. Their recommendations urge national governments to protect the rights of migrants and enhance their benefit to the global market. According to the report there are about 200 million migrants in the […]
Commentary: Is Iraq George Bush’s Vietnam
As the Iraq War drags on, it’s beginning to look a lot like Vietnam. However, when listening to George Bush’s press conferences or photo opportunities we would assume that the situation is going quite well despite the calamities. Currently almost 2000 US troops have been killed and many estimates say […]
THE BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY SUMMIT
Do you have ideas about how to improve Bridgeport? Then bring your friends and neighbors to the Bridgeport Community Summit on Saturday, October 15, 2005, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Bridgeport’s beautiful Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Avenue.The Bridgeport Community Summit will engage residents, students, business owners, community and […]
Local Hero: Nicole Clark -Sommerville
A real “Lady of the Community” Nicole Clark-Sommerville is the co-founder and managing director of the non-profit organization Higher Education and Responsibility Through Overseas Exchange (HEROS). The organization is dedicated to the development of leadership skills in Greater Bridgeport area high school students through community service in their local neighborhoods […]
UB Welcomes New PR Director
The University of Bridgeport is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Kovacs as Director of Marketing Communications, in the Enrollment Management Division, effective September 19, 2005. She will report directly to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, Audrey Ashton-Savage. Nancy will be responsible for brand development, advertising creative and […]
New Cell Phone Legislation
As many of you may know Connecticut recently passed a bill that requires motorists to use hands free devices when talking on their cell phones. The law took effect Saturday the 1st of October and already I’ve heard stories of people being pulled over and receiving a ticket for talking […]
Opinion: Hurricane Katrina
Katrina. I am growing to hate the name. Not only is it a reminder of how powerless humans are against the forces of nature, but it is also a constant reminder of just how inequitable and unfair life is for some here in America. I love my country; however, I […]