Where’s the Message?

I’m confused. The message of the Occupy Wall Street protesters is indiscernible. The message is messages; cries for “Fiscal Responsibility,” and calling for the end of “Corporate corruption in Washington;” too much for too little time. The Occupy Wall Street campaign is a hell-bent grassroots effort for socioeconomic and political change. The motives are good, […]

EMU United Way Kick-Off Campaign

This is in today’s (Monday, October 3, 2011) Eastern Echo and can be read here. Eastern Michigan University and United Way are holding the EMU United Way Kick-Off Campaign scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Student Center Ballroom and runs until Nov. 18. “Eastern Michigan University has a great tradition of supporting this community […]

Microsoft Offers Up New Media Remote and Bluetooth Headset

Do you remember the Xbox 360 Universal Remote? No? Either do I, but apparently Microsoft hasn’t forgotten. Navigating the numerous multi-media screens that now accompany an Xbox 360 experience is difficult, especially with a handheld controller. Thankfully a remote would be helpful and a remote is exactly what Microsoft is offering. The Xbox 360 Media […]

What’s Wrong With College Today

The Atlantic is running a series of articles about the value of colleges to today’s students.  Hitting issues like the problems with college rankings and admissions, the value of college itself, and who are the traditional students colleges are aiming for. Being in college, I have partaken in almost every college-decision-sin The Atlantic says to avoid, […]

Where is America?

I’m pissed off. I’m pissed off that bankers are running away with millions of dollars while millions go unemployed, hungry, homeless, and uneducated, as money is funneled to fund vacation homes, and millionaire salaries. I’m pissed off that we are scared, afraid, frightened of our own government to stand up to them a protest against the […]

A latte a day keeps financial gain away

The published version can be read here on The Eastern Echo’s website or Monday’s issue can be picked up on campus.Are you the type of caffeinated machine that thinks a Red Bull is an alternative to Ambien?  Have you ever attempted to attach a baby bottle nipple to a can of Monster for easy bedtime […]