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From Taboo to Tattooed

Christa Speranza Staff Writer From the adrenaline running through your veins before feeling the sting of a relentless needle, to the reveal of a completed piece of art on your body, getting tattooed can be rewarding or devastating. When a beloved portrait of your Grandmother ends up looking like a…

Relationship Column: Every Man’s Guide to Valentine’s

Olivia Wicik & Alex Parker Editors-in-Chief Some might think that you could only fall into two types of categories on Valentine’s Day; in a relationship or single. As an experienced college student, I know that is just not the case. There are hundreds of different titles you may fall victim…

A Single Girl’s Guide to Surviving Valentine’s Day

Photo by CHRISTINA MORGERA Natalie Reid Staff Writer February is here and while for me that means one month closer to spring, for others all that comes to mind is Valentine’s Day. As the middle of February approaches, the shelves in almost every store are stacked with chocolate and teddy…

Leon Runs Your Military

Peter Collorafi Staff Writer Aside from the President, the Secretary of Defense is the most powerful civilian official in the U.S. military. Departing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, who will leave office in early 2013, has overseen a number of great changes in the U.S. armed forces during his time…

Students Helping Other Students Excel

Photo by CHRISTINA MORGERA Abigail Brosnan Staff Writer When walking around cam­pus, it’s hard to recognize that each individual student has their own story; they aren’t merely background characters to your life, but they exist on their own account. People’s outer shells often deceive. It’s not always easy for students…

How Valuable is Email?

Photo by CHRISTINA MORGERA Rebecca Martelotti Staff Writer The days of hand writing a letter, buying a postage stamp and mailing it out are long gone. Various forms of communication such as social media networks like Facebook, Skype, texting and other forms of instant contact have transformed the platform of…

RELATIONSHIP COLUMN: What Not to Say to Your Boyfriend

Alex Parker Editor-in-Chief Although it is February, I will not be writing about the Hallmark holiday known as Valentine’s Day. I have written about it in the year’s prior and if you continually read my column, you know I’m not exactly a fan of this holiday. Instead I will be…

NY SAFE Act Brings Mixed Response

Photo by THEGUNTOTINGJOURNALIST.FILES.WORDPRESS.COM Peter Collorafi Staff Writer In January, 2013, the NY State Legisla­ture passed the NY SAFE Act of 2013. Among other things, this statute makes it illegal for firearms in New York to have magazines which carry more than seven bullets. One can understand the State Legislature’s desire,…

Fight the Chill

Gabriella Ianiro Staff Writer Unless you’re lucky enough to spend the winter months abroad or can hibernate until the spring, you’re going to have to figure out how to stay warm this winter. Have you ever woken up and thought to yourself, “It is way too cold to get out…

RELATIONSHIP COLUMN: Decoding the Female Language

Alex Parker Editor-in-Chief Ok, to kick off the semester I thought I’d help out the men/boys on campus. I have decided to be your saving grace. I am going to decode the female language for you. No need to thank me for this public service. Now, if a girl says:…