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05.09.2008

Tech Commentary: The Elitist Social Network

If you think Facebook and MySpace are crowded with brainless average Joes, then you should check out IntelligentPeople.com, a new social network with a self-described...

That Girl: Alex Brauer

Name, Major, Year? Alex Brauer, third year Graphic Design major. What made you decide to do Graphic Design? I was always into art, and it was between...

Me

Tech Commentary: Mac Phenomenon

A Closer Look at the Mac Phenomenon We all love our iPods, right? That’s an understatement. It’s not just love; it’s zealotry. Take a look around, and you’ll...

Me Generation

Why It's All About Us In Greek mythology, hubris, or pride, is the tragic flaw that often brings about the downfall of the main character. A prime example of this is...

That Guy: Ben Isserlis

Name, Major, Year? Ben Isserlis, first year Computer Science major. Where are you from originally? Around Syracuse. I’ve lived in Manlius (which is south of...

Really, Really Ridiculously Good-looking

I’m pretty sure there’s more to life than being really, really ridiculously good-looking... This quote from the movie Zoolander, starring Ben Stiller, describes the...

04.25.2008

That Guy: Josh Horn

This past week, you may have noticed any of the 175 RIT students wearing “I agree with Josh” t-shirts around campus. Meet Josh. Name, Major, Year? Joshua Horn,...

Imagine RIT

On May 3, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., innovation will take over the RIT campus. Thanks to the Innovation Festival’s major sponsor, Paetec, left and right brain thinkers...

04.18.2008

Students Behind the Bar

Behind every vodka tonic, dirty martini, or slippery nipple are the caring hands of a bar tender. During the hectic hours of the night, they are the order takers...

In Excess: Drinking at RIT

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the U.S. National Institute of Health, defines binge drinking as "a pattern of drinking alcohol that...

That Guy: James McNabb

Name, Major, Year? James McNabb, fourth year Woodworking and Furniture Design major. How did you get into that? Well, I kind of struggled in high school with my...

04.11.2008

That Professor: William Middleton

How did you wind up at RIT? I am primarily an archaeologist. I also teach Cultural Anthropology, but that is something I do mainly because in the United States,...

Who Needs Sleep?

Two years ago, after a 96-hour overdose on consciousness, I lost control of my thoughts in such a way that my mind convinced me that reality was a dream. I was...

Journey Through Lucid Dreams

There have been many theories regarding the meaning and purpose of dreams. Some believe dreams are messages from one’s subconscious or a representation of inner...

04.04.2008

That Girl: Emily Hughes

Name, Year, Major? Emily Hughes, I’m a second year majoring in International Business and Marketing, also known as “Extracurricular Activities.” I don’t really do a...

All In This Together

The Deaf, the Hearing, and the NTID Performing Arts Most students will be surprised to hear that RIT has a nationally recognized theater program. NTID Performing...

Broadway Reaching Out To Younger Audiences

Legally Blonde, the musical? What ever happened to Fiddler on the Roof? The musicals coming out on Broadway these days are becoming less and less traditional. The...

Distorter

That Toaster

Note: This story appeared in our April Fools Distorter issue and is for comedic value only. How would you describe yourself? I’m a toaster. What brought you to...

RIT Guy Finally Gets the Girl

Note: This story appeared in our April Fools Distorter issue and is for comedic value only. In a bizarre turn of events, a male RIT student was spotted with an...

03.21.2008

That Girl: Li Evans

Name, Major, Year? Li Evans, first year Computer Science major. What brought you to RIT? Aside from the good CS program, my mother lives in Philly. I wanted to...