By Angela Rodriguez |Staff Writer| During a recent online chat sponsored by Google, President Obama announced his support in retiring the penny and suggested the one cent coin is a “good metaphor” for some of the larger problems facing lawmakers as they seek to reduce the deficit. “I will tell you right now, this will not be a huge savings for government, but anytime we’re spending more money on something that people don’t actually use that’s an example of something we should change,” said Obama in the Google+ Hangout chat. The penny has long been criticized for being costlier to mint than it’s worth. According to the U.S. Mint 2011 annual report, the copper one cent coin costs … [Read more...] about Obama advocates for pushing the penny out of circulation
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Fat, Brown and Vegan: The Basics
By Richard Bowie |Executive Editor| You made it to post two! Hey thanks! You’re either actually curious about veganism and what all the hubbub is about, or you’re my mom. Either way, thanks for sticking around and let’s get right in to it! (And I’m going to need to borrow $20 for gas, mom.) Last time, I introduced you to what Fat, Brown and Vegan was going to be all about – but before I dive into any of that, I thought it best if I just take one step back for a second and explain simply what veganism is and what it means to me. Veganism has only really made it mainstream in the past couple years or so, and it’s easy for me to forget that not everyone has had the same exposure and … [Read more...] about Fat, Brown and Vegan: The Basics
Pressure grows as finals approach
By Kim Dailey |Staff Writer| Get your note cards and highlighters out, finals week is just around the corner. Students have all different methods to prepare for their finals. Some choose to stay organized and take one task at a time. But others choose not to study and procrastinate by pulling all-nighters. Some use note-cards, highlighters, energy drinks, music, recorders, Powerpoints, lectures, books and memory to prepare for and pass their finals. Kristy Spinney said she is, “trying to finish papers and projects early, so I can begin studying. I also tape important passages to my register at work, so I will read them over and over to help me remember.” Julia Matulionis’ method … [Read more...] about Pressure grows as finals approach