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Executive Council of Student Government Voted In

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

As the academic year comes to a close Student Government is preparing for the next academic year with the announcement of the new Executive Council. The Executive Council for the 2007-2008 academic year includes: President Kathleen Nealon, Executive Vice President Kyria Rousseau, Administrative Vice President Mary Kate Walker, Secretary Amanda Dadiego, Treasurer Lydia Herron, Chief Justice Megan Fraino, and Director of the Board of Programmers Bridget Reilly.

Virginia Tech; What is our Administration Doing?

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The massacre that took place at Virginia Tech shocked the nation. It was the deadliest shooting in this country's history, killing 33 people and injuring several more. The shooting lasted for at least nine minutes. The killer, Seung-Hui Cho, fired at least 140 rounds.

Supreme Court Rules on Abortion

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

On April 18th, the United States Supreme Court ruled that it is illegal for doctors to perform a medical procedure that is commonly called partial-birth abortion. The 5-to-4 decision may be the most significant decision since the 1973 Roe v. Wade court case that legalized abortion.

Two Weeks to Go; Any Jobs in Sight?

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

You're graduating in two weeks. You desperately need money. You're NOT a nursing major. That means you are currently freaking out because you have no clue what you are going to do for the rest of your life and are scared that you will be jobless and sleeping in you parents basement forever!

Have no fear Mount Saint Vincent seniors, there is hope for attaining your dream job (or at least one that pays).

ADHD in College

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

ADHD is most often a disorder discussed in childhood. It is seldom addressed in a college environment. As college students, we often joke around by claiming we have ADD because we cannot concentrate, we procrastinate like it is our job and we would rather focus on things in our lives we find more stimulating, like friends and fun.

Reds' Hamilton a Real-life Hobbs

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The movie "The Natural" follows the controversial life of the fictional baseball player Roy Hobbs. Hobbs is a baseball prodigy whose career gets sidetracked when he is shot by a crazed fan. Then, after a long hiatus from the game, Hobbs reappears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league.

Teacher of the Year: Dr. Edward Zukowski

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The final tallies are in and we have a winner! Professor of the Year for 2006-2007 is Dr. Edward Zukowski of the Religious Studies Department!

Known to many of his students as "Dr. Z," Dr. Zukowski was born on Christmas 1946 in South River, NJ, and still lives there today with his wife and 14-year-old son.

Teacher of the Year Nominee: Dr. Mary Ellen Sullivan

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A life-long resident of the Bronx, Dr. Mary Ellen Sullivan, head of the Mount's education program, exemplifies what it means to be an educator.

According to Dr. Sullivan, the most significant experience in her early life would be growing up in a large Irish-American family.

Teacher of the Year Nominee: Dr. Kristi Bracchitta

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Striving to be the best teacher she can be Dr. Kristi Bracchitta has proven her ability and gift for educating her students, which is reflected in her recent nomination for Teacher of the Year.

Dr. Bracchitta came to the Mount in the fall of 2004 to be a full-time professor of psychology.

Teacher of the Year Nominee: Dr. James Fabrizio

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Inside the Science Building, tucked away in a laboratory on the third floor, Dr. James Fabrizio demonstrates a deep commitment to his students and a passion for the study of genetics.

Celebrating his fifth year at the Mount, Dr. Fabrizio, an assistant professor in the biology department, has been nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award.

Angela Hernandez: A Mount Student Through and Through

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

These words from Margaret Meade have been the motto that student body President Angela Hernandez has followed in her time representing the students of the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Virgin Mega Tour A Success

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday April 25th, the College of Mount Saint Vincent hosted the highly anticipated Virgin Megastore College Tour. The tour maintained a broad selection of musical variety, which included genres of pop/rock, punk/alternative rock, and rap.
The show began with a pleasant performance by newcomer William Tell.

Sudoku Solution

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

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And Another Thing!

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

I knew I wasn't the most menacing guy in the world when this sentence came out of my mouth at the grocery store, "Oh my God, they changed the Herbal Essences bottle?!"

Yeah, that happened. Some old lady wheeled her cart right by me and gave me the look of death.

Letter to the Editor

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editor,

In the April 18, 2007, edition of the MounTimes, an article entitled "Outdated Books, Outdated Students?" was written depicting the Mount library with outdated and limited books and comparing it to the library on Manhattan College's campus, ultimately coming to the conclusion that the Mount library has inadequate sources and needs major updating.

Room Search Bravery

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, two Mount students were arrested and charged with drug possession. These arrests have subsequently sent waves of dissent and relief through students here at the Mount.

There have been two differing bodies of students standing their ground on two very different sides of the argument.

Letter to the Editor: Imus War of Words

Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Dear Editors,

In the recent edition of the MounTimes I found myself baffled at the remarks written by Melissa Peace on the topic of "Hoes" in the hip-hop world. "Ironically, 99 percent of these defamatory remarks come from black men and are written about black women.