The Montclarion, MontClair STate University, Upper Montclair, NJ
18 hours ago by Douglas McIntyre
The strictest English teacher will tell his or her students never to use a double negative, always to put an "s" at the end of a regular verb in the third person and never to use the word "be" in its raw form with a subject. Those teachers are stressing the importance of formal Standard English, a highly important language to be able to use successfully to function in the modern American world.
The Pulse, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
3 hours ago by Leah Luddine
Standing on line in Memorial Hall surrounded by the chaos of hungry people figuring out what the most delicious, healthy and inexpensive thing on the menu is, a sophomore girl turns to her friend and complains, "My parents can't afford to give me any more money for food for my card.
The Impact, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
7 hours ago by Ali Edelblum
Free hugs - how can you ever say no to a hug on a bad day? Jason Hunter, the founder of Free Hugs, believed that giving hugs to strangers can give people hope and faith that there is still good in this world. In doing so, it has become a national sensation due to its oddity, creativity and compassion.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
18 hours ago by Lara Seligman
Whether you own your own or are just renting one for the day, hybrid cars are all the rage this summer.
Ever-rising gas prices mean that more people are choosing to rent rather than maintain vehicles of their own. To keep up with this increase in membership, car-sharing companies are looking to add extra vehicles to their systems - particularly those that are environmentally friendly.
The Fairfield Mirror, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
16 minutes ago by Lily Norton
"A partnership between the university and Connecticut Public Broadcasting has been forced upon WVOF 88.5 and the students involved with it," said Mark Gajda in a scorching letter of complaint to the Connecticut Post (June 24, 2008). Angry Gajda continued his list of grievances with Fairfield University's decision, which will allow WNPR, a radio station in Hartford, CT.