Technology vs. Government Policy: Who Wins the Fight?
By Eileen Gazzola, Staff Writer Apple has progressed tremendously over the past decade, and it is not stopping anytime soon. Government policy and technology sometimes find themselves in disagreement as evidenced by Apple’s rapid expansion and subsequent conflicts. Currently, Apple has used encryption technology that protects users information on their iPhone. However, the FBI wants to gain this otherwise unauthorized access. They...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Is It Communicable?
By Erin Stackowitz, Staff Writer Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease that impairs cognitive functioning and ultimately leads to dementia, affects five million people annually and is the cause of eighty-three thousand deaths per year, according to The Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC estimates that by 2050, the number of people annually affected by Alzheimer’s will nearly triple to fourteen million. Due to the...
Don’t Miss the Edible Books Festival!
By Meggan Smith, Musselman Library Correspondent In celebration of National Library Week, Musselman Library will be hosting its 3rd annual Edible Books Festival on Monday, April 11th from 2-4pm in Room 18 of the Library. This year participation is open to all students and employees of the College. If you’re an avid reader, baker, or humorist then this event is for you! Just think of your favorite book title and get ready to show off...
Health or Hoax? ZMA
By Ari Snaevarsson, Features Editor For this edition of “Health or Hoax?” I wanted to cover a supplement that had piqued my interest a while back when a trial run of it gave me some of the strangest, most realistic dreams I had ever had. The supplement, Zinc Monomethionine Aspartate (or ZMA for short), is said to boost testosterone, improve sleep, and aid in recovery and muscle building. These are the supposed benefits I will be...
Stress No More!
By Meredith Cox, Health and Wellness Columnist Papers, projects, presentations, oh my. Spring Break is officially over. Professors are assigning work like there is no tomorrow and Musselman Library is now the most crowded place on campus. We have officially reached crunch time and need to power through to the end of the semester, which is less than 6 weeks away! Stress can be unavoidable, but is also manageable. Here are some ways you...
