by Joy Kicinski in Opinion
Facebook . . .it's become a household term. Young and older adults, alike, have flocked to the social networking site. Millions of people use Facebook everyday. They have the chance to keep up with friends, co-workers, and classmates; upload an unlimited amount of photographs; share links; and learn more about the people they meet and friend online.
Save Some Cash!
by Joy Kicinski in Opinion
I never really thought twice about the price of products. Four dollars for shampoo was never considered too much; it was a necessity. Ten dollars for a movie; no biggie, it starred Ben Affleck. Only $30 for those jeans; they made me look taller. Forty bucks for dinner; who cared? Since I started college, and ever since the recession, I have been tightening that worn-out belt and stretching every last Washington.
by Joy Kicinski in Opinion
You're speeding down Frankford Avenue, a main, busy street in Philadelphia, your cell phone rings, signaling you that have just received a text message. Without even thinking, you remove your hand from the wheel, reach into your pocket, and grab your phone.
by Julie Ivers in Opinion
What a year! This time last year, I was merely a staff writer for the Tri-Lite and I was starting my run in the business school after changing my major. I truly cannot believe that only 365 days later, I've successfully headed 6 issues of the Tri-Lite, planned a spaghetti dinner for Freshman Experience (where I've served the great Dr.
by Chris Esposito in Opinion
Words that I have helped me through tough times in my life tend to come from music. I think the most powerful lyrics I've heard is in AudioSlave's song Be Yourself which says "Don't lose any sleep tonight. I'm sure everything will end up alright." I can't help but listen to this and many other songs to help me through the turmoil that tends to occur at the end of every semester.
by Joy Kicinski in Opinion
While receiving my change from CVS, without even saying, "Have a great day," the cashier enthusiastically stated, "Make sure to enter those bills on wheresgeorge.com!" Not waiting for an explanation, I looked at her oddly before leaving the store. Having no idea what wheresgeorge.
How Neighbors Became Predator and Prey
by Toni Heffle in Opinion
April 2 was the date of H.F.U.'s free bus trip to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., open to students, staff and faculty. The event was organized by Dr. Leeanne Owen, and supervised by Dr. Joseph Stoutzenberger.
The Holocaust, just as the Great Depression, is uneasy subject matter for the older generation,while the younger generation seem detached from this part of history.
The Distance between Prison, Homelessness, and Future Equity
by Toni Heffle in Opinion
Homelessness and prisons are subjects that many people would prefer to avoid discussing. Given the steady increase in both, the conversation merits our attention, since ignoring problems does not make them go away.
Statistics indicate that 1 in 31 adults in this country is in jail or on supervised release, and that 1 of 11 adults is 'underemployed,'or earning income that is barely sufficient to cover their living expenses.
