Spring Break
Kirsten Babich. While her name may not be familiar, most probably know what she looks like. And most probably see her every day and don't even realize it. From her bright, blond hair to her smile that stretches from ear to ear, Babich's glowing image graces television sets across campus daily. (1) comment
The saying "forever young" has been around for decades. Many people take it to heart and try to stop the aging process as best they can, opting for plastic surgery, herbal remedies or hitting the gym most days of the week. However for some, it simply comes naturally. (0) comments
Vic Henley is a veteran. Although his name is not well known, he is a southern comedian who has worked with well known acts including David Letterman, Jeff Foxworthy and Colin Quinn among others. Last night he filled the Student Union theater with howling laughter from a more than receptive UConn crowd. (0) comments
HD DVD Is Dead. The fight to be the official successor to DVD is officially over. On Feb. 19, Toshiba, who was at the forefront of HD DVD development, announced in a press release, "Toshiba Corporation has undertaken a thorough review of its overall strategy for HD DVD and has decided it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders," meaning the Sony-backed Blu-Ray disc format would be the single high definition disc on the market. (1) comment
10. About a quarter gallon of gas As of Thursday, the median gas price across the nation is about $3.16. seventy eight cents will get you .247 of a gallon, according to the world of mathematics, and if your (amazingly modern, sleek, fuel-efficient) car gets 40 miles to the gallon, you could travel 9. (0) comments
Director Wes Anderson's newest film, "The Darjeeling Limited," is a story about three estranged brothers who try to reconnect after the death of their father. Francis, the oldest brother, is played by Owen Wilson, who has been a staple in almost all of Anderson's films to date. (0) comments