2. Features
House of Representatives Pass Health Care Reform Bill
Late Saturday night, Nov. 7, the House of Representatives passed what may become the defining piece of legislation regarding social policy this century- President Obama’s health-care reform bill. The H.R. 3962, otherwise known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act, made it through the House in a vote of 220 to 215.
Season of Giving Inspires Angel Tree Adoptions
During the holidays, it can be easy to get caught up in all of the festivities and excitement and forget about those who are less fortunate. But each year, the sisters of Sigma Phi Lambda, aka Phi Lambs, host an event called Angel Tree.
Tobias Wolff: A Profile
Author and Stanford Professor Tobias Wolff spoke Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, for this year’s Writer’s Voice event. Entitled “Saved by Stories: This Writer’s Life,” Wolff discussed how the events in his life, from boyhood to his return from the war in Vietnam, and up to his present experience as a professor, led him to become the talented writer he is today.
Texas Tribune: A Triumphant Trajectory in Political Reporting
A savvy assortment of founding members and supporters gathered Tuesday, Nov. 3 at The Belmont to celebrate the launch of The Texas Tribune, a non-profit, non-partisan public media organization based in Austin, Texas.
Brooks Prize Debate Revived
On Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Southwestern Library, students will participate in the preliminary rounds of the Brooks Prize Debate, a long-time tradition at Southwestern that was revived last year.
Southwestern Fights In the Battle of the Brains
What do you call a competition of tens of thousands of the world’s top computer science students?
Lost Letters Reveal SU and Georgetown History
Ever wonder what life at Southwestern University was like in the early 1900s? I know you have – we all have.
Phi Delta Theta Recieves Solar Panel
An 8-by-10 solar panel has been installed on the roof of their fraternity house to save money on electric bills and take a step toward being more environmentally aware.
Haunted Jailhouse Scares Up Funding For Kids
This past Friday and Saturday, to get an early start on holiday season Brown Santa fundraising, the Sheriff’s Department utilized Halloween to combine fear, fun and charity.
Professors Do Cool Things Too: An Interview with Assistant Prof. Nick Courtright
In an effort to increase student awareness of professors doing hip activities in and outside of academia, I sat down with a guy who has interviewed MGMT and hung out backstage with Vampire Weekend and Bon Iver.
SU Students March For Equality in DC
While the students of Southwestern enjoyed their Fall Break last weekend, gay rights demonstrators marched in the streets of Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
What to Do For Fall Break
Fall Break is here and that means that a few days of fun and relaxation are on the way for many SU students. While some are going home to catch up with their family and take care of business and errands, many students are taking this time to explore other options.
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