Daily Archives: February 26, 2015

Oscars 2015 gives viewers more of the same

By Brooke Thomas The Oscars 2015 was what you would call “the norm” for an award show. Beginning with a performance by host Neil Patrick Harris and ending with the somewhat unexpected upset of “Birdman” over “Boyhood,” the over three-hour telecast tried the patience of even the biggest cinemaphile. Of course, every award show tries…

Professors differ over class cell phone usage

  By Kimberly Bogers Cell phones can be a touchy subject in classrooms, as many college students probably know from experience. It can be difficult to put away the phone and cut off communication with the outside world for an hour or two while in class, which is why many students check their phones while…