by Sawyer Sutton in Features
Clarkson's student-run Outing Club (CUOC) has something for everyone. A vast majority of students at Clarkson have gone hiking, camping, or have managed to survive in a canoe, rowboat, or kayak at some point in their lives. These activities are the reason for the variety of activities that the Outing Club engages in.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
by Andrew LeBeau in Features
Sigma Phi Epsilon, commonly referred to as Sig Ep, is the youngest fraternity at Clarkson, chartered on April 7, 2002. Sigma Phi Epsilon is a national fraternity founded November 1 in Richmond, Virginia, and in fact has grown to become the largest national fraternity with 250 chapters.
A night outdoors helps teens understand the homeless
by Joan Verdon, The Record (MCT) in Features
55 temporarily homeless teenagers huddled against the cold in cardboard huts on the grounds of Paramus Catholic High School on Sunday night. The teens were homeless by choice to show support for those who have no choice but to be homeless.
The outdoor sleepover is intended to increase the students' empathy for the less fortunate.
Extra Special Bitter: Dogbite Bitter
by Sam Parker in Features
On my way home Saturday night, I passed through Burlington. I decided to grab dinner with a friend at the Vermont Pub & Brewery, the third oldest brewpub on the East Coast and the oldest in Vermont. The award winning craft beers brewed here use only the highest quality ingredients and are not pasteurized or filtered.
The Dangers of the Supermarket
by Eric Braunegg in Features
The potential dangers that lie in wait at an average local grocery store are few and far between. The dangers present are a nuisance at best, ranging from picking up bad produce and being forced to return it to forgetting that coupon you wanted to use on that canned goods special sale.
Have a Loving Heart, and God is Everywhere!!
by Rajiv Narula in Features
God is in Meditation, God is in the Prayer,
Have a Loving Heart, and God is Everywhere!!
God is in Peace, God is in Love,
God is in the Enemy, God is in the Hug!!
God is in Beauty, God is in Grace,
God is not in the scuffle, God is in Embrace!!
God is in Love, God is in Bliss,
God is in the Bonding, God is in the Kiss!!
God is Loving and God is Dear,
God is not far, God is so Near!!
God is in Faith and not in the reasons,
God is in Nature and in all the Seasons!!
God is in Letters, God is in Words,
God is in the Music of all singing birds!!
God is in Love, God is in Beauty,
God is in Work, God is in Duty!!
God is in Innocence, God is in the Smile,
In our life's journey God is in every Mile!!
God is in the Rivers, God is in the Oceans,
God is in the Loving Heart and all its Emotions!!
God is in Giving and God is in Forgiving,
God is in the Daily Bread and Honest means of Living!!
God is in Creation and God is in Deluge,
In times of sorrow and loneliness, God is the only Refuge!!
God is in Sunshine, God is in the Rain,
God is in Bliss and God is in Pain!!
God is in Energy, God is in Passion,
God is in Mercy, God is in Compassion!!
God is in Peace, God is in Care,
Have a Loving Heart, and God is Everywhere!!
*The lyrics of the song Halo (god is in my fingers, god is in my head, god is in the trigger, god is in the lead) from the band Porcupine Tree and the suicide of a 13 year old in Hannawa Falls motivated me to write this poem.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MCT)
by Joe Crawford in Features
Some might call it unproductive. Or maybe a bad habit. Or just a frivolous distraction. Or even dangerous.
Julianne Howell, a freshman at St. Joseph's Academy, calls her daily Facebook routine time well spent.
"It's like a social connection," she said. "It's not a waste of time.
