Tuesday, September 23, 2008
interactivenarratives.org
At first glance, I thought that this site seemed a little simple, but in looking at some of the cool interactive articles that they have posted, I'm more intrigued by it, and I like the simplicity, because it doesn't overtake the point, which is to show interesting articles from around the web. I looked at the Torrey Pines interactive tour, in anticipation of the US Open. I like how they incorporated both photos and map-style views of the course, to give you an overall feel of how it's set up, and even going so far as to show where it is on the city map. I thought it was a very simple yet clever design that seemed easily implemented.
Rock the Vote Draws a Small Crowd
HAMDEN, Conn.-- MTV's Rock the Vote campaign has been a staple of the American youth voter movement for close to 20 years. Quinnipiac joined the cause this past weekend, holding a small rally for the students in Buckman Theater.
The turnout was good for a political event on campus, with about 100 students showing up at first.
The major setback came when the two hosts, Syrus and Brooke from The Real World, showed up over an hour late, which caused many students to leave after registering.
"The event went a lot better than I expected, considering the circumstances," said Mark Miller, the Student Programming Board's chair for the event. "Although a lot of people left because of the celebrities being late, we managed to get a lot of them to register first."
Many students were surprised by the hosts' knowledge of the issues and the candidates' stances on them.
"I was really impressed that they were genuinely interested in the topic and that they knew a lot about both Obama and McCain," said Glenn Stark, a junior at Quinnipiac.
"Overall I would say it was a success," said Miller.
This event is just one of the many that Quinnipiac organizations are planning on holding as the election draws nearer, so keep reading for updates as November 4th approaches.
The turnout was good for a political event on campus, with about 100 students showing up at first.
The major setback came when the two hosts, Syrus and Brooke from The Real World, showed up over an hour late, which caused many students to leave after registering.
"The event went a lot better than I expected, considering the circumstances," said Mark Miller, the Student Programming Board's chair for the event. "Although a lot of people left because of the celebrities being late, we managed to get a lot of them to register first."
Many students were surprised by the hosts' knowledge of the issues and the candidates' stances on them.
"I was really impressed that they were genuinely interested in the topic and that they knew a lot about both Obama and McCain," said Glenn Stark, a junior at Quinnipiac.
"Overall I would say it was a success," said Miller.
This event is just one of the many that Quinnipiac organizations are planning on holding as the election draws nearer, so keep reading for updates as November 4th approaches.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
QU Republicans are Looking Stronger than Ever
Brett McKane
Staff Writer
HAMDEN, Conn.-- Republican students are often seen as the minority on many college campuses. Quinnipiac University does not differ from that standard. One student, however, is leading the charge toward bipartisan beliefs on campus.
QU Republicans is a political group on campus that works toward promoting student participation in elections at the local, state, and national levels, and this year membership is on the rise.
"I just recently sent out a mass email to about 150 members, a number even I wasn't expecting," said Katelyn Bermudez, president of QU Republicans. "Usually the number starts to decline as the semester goes on, but I know that's one of the higher totals we've had in recent years."
The group is not only focused on gaining members, but promoting awareness across campus about upcoming dates and important election information.
"We really want to make sure that all of the out-of-state students on this campus know when and how to get their absentee ballots, and how to send them in," said Bermudez. "We're confident that the upcoming events that we have planned will really change this school's mindset when it comes to being politically active."
In fact, this Friday, Quinnipiac is holding a Rock the Vote rally on campus featuring two members of the Real World on MTV. Coverage of that event will come next week.
Staff Writer
HAMDEN, Conn.-- Republican students are often seen as the minority on many college campuses. Quinnipiac University does not differ from that standard. One student, however, is leading the charge toward bipartisan beliefs on campus.
QU Republicans is a political group on campus that works toward promoting student participation in elections at the local, state, and national levels, and this year membership is on the rise.
"I just recently sent out a mass email to about 150 members, a number even I wasn't expecting," said Katelyn Bermudez, president of QU Republicans. "Usually the number starts to decline as the semester goes on, but I know that's one of the higher totals we've had in recent years."
The group is not only focused on gaining members, but promoting awareness across campus about upcoming dates and important election information.
"We really want to make sure that all of the out-of-state students on this campus know when and how to get their absentee ballots, and how to send them in," said Bermudez. "We're confident that the upcoming events that we have planned will really change this school's mindset when it comes to being politically active."
In fact, this Friday, Quinnipiac is holding a Rock the Vote rally on campus featuring two members of the Real World on MTV. Coverage of that event will come next week.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
QU Democrats Pushing for Change
Brett McKane
Staff Writer
HAMDEN, Conn. -- Quinnipiac University has often been considered one of the most apathetic schools in America. The Princeton Review even ranked it as high as number two in 2006, and it is believed the school now rests around number five. However, as the 2008 presidential election nears, it's clear to at least one student that change is on the horizon.
Many groups on campus are hoping to fix the school's collective mindset about the importance of being politically active. With this election's focus on "change," it's only fitting that the motivation is stronger than ever.
"We really want to get out there this year and inform people, because it's a big year for America and the Democratic process," said Mark Bouchard, president of QU Democrats. "We'll have multiple tables set up around campus, and we're co-sponsoring the voter registration drive that's happening in a few weeks."
Bouchard sees the school stepping in the right direction, after having the biggest group of new members ever this year.
"Our sign-up list at the involvement fair went from tiny to huge this year," said Bouchard. "We've already had a couple of students go to a rally in Hamden over the weekend, and we haven't even had our first meeting!"
QU still has a long way to go to be considered a "politically active" school, but Bouchard and the rest of the QU Democrats are doing their part to inject some "change" on campus.
Staff Writer
HAMDEN, Conn. -- Quinnipiac University has often been considered one of the most apathetic schools in America. The Princeton Review even ranked it as high as number two in 2006, and it is believed the school now rests around number five. However, as the 2008 presidential election nears, it's clear to at least one student that change is on the horizon.
Many groups on campus are hoping to fix the school's collective mindset about the importance of being politically active. With this election's focus on "change," it's only fitting that the motivation is stronger than ever.
"We really want to get out there this year and inform people, because it's a big year for America and the Democratic process," said Mark Bouchard, president of QU Democrats. "We'll have multiple tables set up around campus, and we're co-sponsoring the voter registration drive that's happening in a few weeks."
Bouchard sees the school stepping in the right direction, after having the biggest group of new members ever this year.
"Our sign-up list at the involvement fair went from tiny to huge this year," said Bouchard. "We've already had a couple of students go to a rally in Hamden over the weekend, and we haven't even had our first meeting!"
QU still has a long way to go to be considered a "politically active" school, but Bouchard and the rest of the QU Democrats are doing their part to inject some "change" on campus.
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