Last night while flipping through the channels, searchinghopelessly for quality entertainment, I stumbled across agovernment subsidized anti-marijuana commercial. A knot formed in my stomach and I was instantly sickened as Irealized the creators of the commercial were equating usingmarijuana with supporting ...
With war in Iraq, tensions are escalating as battle lines are drawn in political circles and on college campuses worldwide. University of Memphis College Republicans have taken part in the debate and say insufficient media coverage is being given to war supporters. As an active group on The U of M campus, ...
The University of Memphis’ graduating class will face a variety of concerns this spring, including where to live after graduation. For many students, living at home with their parents is a viable option. The pros of living at home include substantial cost savings while looking for work, stability ...
New and emerging technologies will be on display at a one-dayexhibition featuring a wide array ranging from artificialintelligence to a glimpse of the next generation Internet. "Based on the marketing we've done, we're expecting 500 to 2,000people," said Sandy Schaeffer, associate director for the FedExTechnology ...
As budget woes rack The University of Memphis, Universityofficials have hired a new employee to help ease the pain. The Purchasing Department at The University of Memphis hiredCanty Robbins as the new purchasing director this month to replaceJoe Bond, who died last September. As purchasing director, ...
When Eric gets ready to write a term paper, he tunes the radio to his favorite station, unfolds his notebook, lays out the assignment, pulls the chair close and draws a deep breath. He then removes a small, blue pill from a vile in his pocket and sits it on the desk. He begins crushing the tablet of ...
The issue of personal safety at The University of Memphis is a topic of discussion and often a focal point for news media and prospective students. When a crime occurs on or near campus, it gets extra attention. But is that extra attention truly deserved? “As a whole, crime is down 21 percent in 2002 ...
