By Jim Malone on August 20, 2014
Ice Water Challenge
Blogs, Jim Malone
By now you have surely witnessed what is known as the “Ice Bucket Challenge.” It has been gaining popularity as it spreads like wildfire across the Internet and social media feeds. There is usually a video, with a person standing in front of a bucket of ice water, making a statement similar to: “My name […]
By Jim Malone on August 19, 2014
Spontaneous Combustion
Blogs, Jim Malone, Travel
It was 2004 when I first read about the strange occurrences in Canneto Di Caronia, a tiny Italian fishing village on the coast of Northern Sicily between Palermo and Messina. While surfing the internet, I happened upon an article by Shasta Darlington in the online newspaper, Reuters. The headline read, “More Bizarre, ‘Ghost Fires’ Hit […]
By J. Dylan Halen on August 18, 2014
Animation
Blogs
Who doesn’t love a good animated film? The very word, “animate” means to bring something to life! Animation is something that is drawn or brought to life through CGI, in other words, computer-generated imagery. It brings to life things that ordinarily wouldn’t be able to move on their own in real life. Animation can make […]
By Shannon-Rose Malone on August 13, 2014
LVI Outreach, Marvel
Blogs, Movies, Spoilers
With the Avengers: Age of Ultron slated to hit theatres in the spring of 2015, Marvel Comics has been stirring up waves after announcing the drastic alterations made to the powerful quartet of, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, and Iron Man. Marvel has reported that each of the abovementioned superheroes will undergo some sort of […]
By LC Loggins on August 10, 2014
diabetes
Blogs, Healthy Living
The literature is abuzz with references to Type 1 and Type 2, previously known as maturity-onset diabetes being an inherited disorder, but is diabetes an inherited disease or is it handed down from parent’s bad habits? The prevalent view is that parents’ pass both types of the disease down through their genes, which which contradicts the earlier […]
By Leigh Haugh on August 7, 2014
Orange is the New Black
Blogs, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh
The series, Orange is the New Black (OITNB), has been all the rage in the 20-something age bracket. With that to live up to, its newly anticipated second season was not a disappointment. The popularity of this series is largely due to the fact that it has broken so many boundaries that have not been crossed on […]
By Leigh Haugh on July 4, 2014
college
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh
College life can present many challenges. Figuring out how to pay for higher education could be the most challenging aspect of all. Take heart, it is possible to both save on costs and make money go farther once enrolled in higher education. Here are some tips to help pay for college and cut costs while […]
By Kimakra Nealy on July 3, 2014
weddings
Blogs, Weddings
Weddings are becoming one of the most celebrated events of the year, so before saying the “I Do’s” make sure all goes well. The celebration of two people joining their lives together is a very special occasion, and both parties get very involved in creating a spectacular wedding day. Long ago, weddings were primarily held […]
By Leigh Haugh on July 2, 2014
college
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh
College life can be quite an adjustment. Students often find their lives and schedules in upheaval very soon after entering the hallowed halls of higher education. The challenges of academia can seem overwhelming at times. However, there are strategies that could prove helpful not only in one’s pursuit of higher learning, but also in maintaining […]
By Michael Smith on July 2, 2014
divi aruba
Blogs, Travel
It is sometimes hard for families to find a fun, safe and tropical island to vacation to, but search no more and embrace the Divi Aruba Resort. The peaceful island of Aruba uses the motto of ‘”One Happy Island” and The Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort has a load full of happy. Aruba is located off […]