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The Results are in . . .
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.…
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BSC Condemns DemocracyOur 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 OinkThe Swine Flu PandemicA 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.Moving OnBSC Grads to Enter Competitive Job MarketFor 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.A Vow to ServeAs 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.Earth Day CelebrationMore 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 SensationsScreeches, 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.ReflectionsThe Importance of Finding Your PlaceWhen 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.Science Club Reels in Robotics Recognition
Carnival Brings Springfest to a CloseOn 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.Year in ReviewOne 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.1st Annual Music Scholarship Fundraising Concert is a SuccessOn 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.Earth Talk
Fair Trade FairApril 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.Second Annual Campus MoviefestThe 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 CampusMost 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 FilesOMG, Shoes!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. |
