The Comment

Simply Style

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It is mind blowing to think that this is my final article for the year. It feels like it was just yesterday that I started this column, unsure of what direction I should go. A plethora of questions raced through my mind leading up to the first issue.

World Music Festival Brings Peace and Harmony to BSC

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Carnival Brings Springfest to a Close

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, April 25th, Bridgewater State College kicked off its last day of Springfest with a carnival. For those of you who attended this event, you'll know that while it was small, it was packed with fun. All of you who couldn't be there, missed out on free games, rides and food.

1st Annual Music Scholarship Fundraising Concert is a Success

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On April 21st, Bridgewater State College's Music Department held its first ever Music Scholarship Fundraising Concert in Horace Mann Auditorium. The event featured an array of musicians from some of the music programs offered here at BSC.
Ashley Owen kicked off the event with a song by Giacomo Puccini, and while the song was dramatic and intense sounding, her voice glided over the notes smoothly and then followed with a lighter more delightful sounding song by Robert Wright.

Second Annual Campus Moviefest

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The coming of Springfest signified the return of Campus MovieFest to Bridgewater State College. As a part of the 2nd annual competition, members of the college community were invited to view short films produced by fellow BSC students.
Campus MovieFest (CMF) is a yearly nationwide contest held at colleges around the country providing the necessary equipment for students to dabble in independent film making.

Ryan Leslie Comes to Campus

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Most people don't know how hard a time Devan Carrington had when trying to put together a concert with the popular R&B artist and producer Ryan Leslie here at Bridgewater State College. They did not get a chance to see the SGA meeting, in which a few members of M.

Craft Style Files

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What woman doesn't love a hot pair of heels? It seems like something comes over women when they strap a pair on. They exude confidence and sex appeal, ready to take on whatever challenges they may face that day.
After the collections have been presented at fashion week, and the clothes have been poured over by editors and stylist, accessories, mainly bags and shoes, are next on the list of things that need to be examined.

The Results are in . . .

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A long-awaited decision surrounding the eligibility of two candidates' seeking offices in this spring's Student Government Association election has at last been delivered after weeks of debate.
Brendan Joyce and Jovan Perez, both write-in candidates, have been removed from contention for the highly coveted positions of President and Student Trustee, respectively.

Moving On

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For most, the thought of graduation is refreshing and exciting. Classes are ending soon and another batch of Bridgewater State College students are ready to take on the world, or so they hope.
The nation is facing the highest unemployment rate in decades and statistics are showing that 22 percent less of those graduating will be hired this year - more than double last year's figure.

Earth Day Celebration

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

More than 250 people gathered together at the Rondileau Campus Center on the morning of Saturday, April 18 for Bridgewater State College's 4th annual Earth Day Celebration.
These volunteers were all put to work throughout the college campus and at local conservation park sites as they united in a mission to beautify the environment.

Silver Screen Sensations

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Screeches, screams, and explosions could all be heard radiating from the Rondileau Campus Center Ballroom last Wednesday, but for good reason. Bridgewater State College was celebrating its second annual Campus MovieFest (CMF).
Before this final screening of the movies, students were given the challenge to prepare a film in a week's time.

Year in Review

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

One adjective that will not be used by anyone looking to describe this past school year is "uneventful." The academic year saw changes come not only to Bridgewater State College and its campus, but also to the world. It has been a year of many firsts and also many lasts.

Earth Talk

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Earth Talk

Dear EarthTalk: Backyard fire pits have become the latest must-have gardening feature. How bad are they on the environment? -- Michael O'Laughlin, Tigard, OR

With Fall setting in and the mercury starting to drop, many of us want to extend our time outdoors, and sitting around a backyard fire pit has become one of the most popular means to do so.

Fair Trade Fair

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

April 14, 2009 was a day for the farmers, the workers, and all the other people in the world who spend their days creating and selling goods to make a living.
On that day, the Social Justice League joined forces with Professor James Hayes-Bohanan and his students in this spring's "The Secret Life of Coffee" seminar to hold a Fair Trade Fair and Coffee Tasting Event, an experience designed to educate the Bridgewater community about the importance of fair trade and workers' rights.

BSC Condemns Democracy

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Our government is currently spending almost a trillion dollars per year overseas promoting democracy through military operations, while at home our democracy is suffering. On the national level, constitutional government has been all but eradicated by unconstitutional Acts of Congress, a complete lack of respect for enumerated powers and a complete lack of respect for the rule of law.

Oink Oink

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A person is a very smart organism. They are able to reason and think for themselves. A person can cope with the most stressful and scary of circumstances with minimal scarring. But people as a society are scared, dumb animals that follow what the media lets out.

A Vow to Serve

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As reported in the April 2 issue of The Comment, Brendan Joyce and Jovan Perez were removed from the SGA Executive Board election ballot for violating rules that are given in a packet to each candidate seeking student appointment. As I argued in an article I wrote in that issue, the rules in the packet could not have been applied to Joyce and Perez because they were not included in Article V of SGA's By-Laws.

Reflections

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

When I first started at BSC, I was like many commuters. I came for my classes and left as soon as they were over. I didn't know we had a newspaper until the end of my first year. I didn't have many friends in my classes, except for a few casual acquaintances to gossip with right before class began.

Bears Hungry for MASCAC Tournament

Sat, 30 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the regular season come and gone, the Bears have just begun their ascend towards a MASCAC title.
Last week, BSC was faced with a demanding stretch of six games in four days.
"We knew this was going to be the tough part of the schedule and we were ready to end the season on a high note", said senior pitcher Tim Bonham.