National Center for Education Statistics

Students and faculty not concerned with marketability of liberal arts degrees

From 2009-2010, about 3 percent of students in the United States graduated with a degree in liberal arts while the same statistics showed a business degree was the most popular. At the University, the most popular major remains business, accounting for 35 percent of all degrees conferred between 2011-2012. Noble Cook, a professor of history, dismisses the possibility of concern for liberal arts students, however.


With tight budgets, students debate whether the new iPhone5 is worth the money

We live in a nation of consumers.

Every new gadget or device receives wide attention, with people going to incredible lengths to get their hands on the latest technology. On Wednesday, Sept. 12 Apple’s new iPhone 5 was announced, but with college students’ tight budgets how many will take the plunge and upgrade?


SPC movies to catch or pass this fall semester

If there are two things college students are short of, it is time and money. Every Friday night of this fall semester, Student Programming Council offers a free movie at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in room 140 in the Graham Center room 140, the only thing students need is a valid Panther ID.



Obama going soft in hopes of successful re-election

On Sept. 2, the Obama administration declared that it was stepping down on its proposal to implement stricter clean air regulations, stating that “the commitment of [the] administration to protecting public health and the environment is unwavering” – as long as the right-wing agrees with it, of course.