By
Linda Goldstein
Speaking of IIT, most nights at closing (10pm), Global Grounds has to throw out some unsold pastries and goods because they expire at midnight. I think that it would be good publicity if these leftovers were left at the front desk of MSV with a big sign that says “Free- courtesy of Global Grounds- expires at midnight.” Of course, to conform to health precautions, the goods would have to be thrown out at midnight (in the unlikely case that there were any left). I think that this would be excellent publicity for Global Grounds. It seems unlikely that people would wait until the appointed hour to get free goods instead of buying them, because most evening purchases from Global Grounds are spurred by whim or hunger, and there’s never any guarantee that there will be pastries left at the end of the night. It might even help with the ever-worrisome problem of publicity for the little cafe.
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By
Udayan Das
The most amusing piece of news I have read in recent times is about Billy Corgan (front man for The Smashing Pumpkins, a fairly decent band in its day) and his thoughts about the H1N1 pandemic. You can read his exact comments here on his blog. Among other things, Billy goes on declare that he is not taking the vaccine, because he doesn’t trust the people making the vaccines. [Obviously those vaccine makers have been pumping up those vaccines with all sorts of stuff for years.]
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By
Abhinav
It was the 13th of October when music rocked the Illinois Institute Of Technology. The occasion was Bhangra Night, which got an overwhelming response from students belonging to different communities all across the world. The party was held at the BOG, where students came in their cultural dress code. The event started at 10pm and lasted untill 1am, with students continuously dancing to punjabi musical tracks.
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By
Waqas Abdullah
“A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man’s mind can get both provocation and privacy.” Edward P. Morgan
Good libraries are part and parcel of a good academic environment. Besides providing the students with textbooks and a peaceful environment, they can help with the development of a positive attitude. The advents of modern technologies have made the life of a student very easy, but the library still plays a major role in the academic life of any student. It can also be said that libraries aid in the upbringing of bright minds. Paul V. Galvin Library is doing this job for IIT students.
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By
Raymond Ballard
Name: Kevin O’Leary
SGA Position: Senator of the Residence Halls Association, Finance Board workshop coordinator
Other Involvement:
Senatorial Elections Committee – Inform senatorial candidates of responsibilities, run and organize the elections
Finance Board – I run the informational and mandatory workshops for student leaders who plan to propose for SAF funds.
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