MANAGING EDITOR TRANSFORMED AS FIGHTING KNIGHT Three years ago, I have to admit I never would have thought I would be in this position, writing a reflection about my time serving for a university newspaper. To be honest, if you would have told me in high school that I would be in iPulse, I probably…
Lynn will be welcoming the first-ever two-day social innovation hack-a-thon – Hack at Lynn – April 27 and 28 on the third floor of the Christine E. Lynn University Center. By partnering with the Palm Beach Tech Association, Sticker Giant and Microsoft, the event will use technology to solve social issues. The Lynn community will…
The National Football League (NFL) took a sizable step forward with instant replay recently, deciding to make pass interference reviewable even on plays in which a flag was not thrown. The rule change will be in effect for one season on a trial basis, following the drama of an officiating mistake in January’s NFC championship…
Pilots from five airlines, including the three U.S. carriers that flew the MAX jets before they were grounded worldwide, recently tested upgrades to the flight-control system over the weekend at Boeing’s facility outside Seattle, the aircraft manufacturer confirmed. Southwest Airlines Co., the largest operator of Boeing Co.’s 737 MAX, said the jet’s grounding will combine…
2019 MLB Season Starts In Japan By Dylan M. Klim Managing Editor The Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics recently opened the 2019 baseball season in Tokyo, Japan, the second time the two American League teams have played against one another at the Tokyo Dome to open the Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season. The…
Each spring, individuals set their clocks ahead one hour, officially transitioning into a period many have come to dislike – daylight saving time. Popularized at the start of the 20th century as a way to make more use of the sunlight, the practice has been debated extensively about its effectiveness in the current age. In…
The College of Arts and Sciences Dialogues Speaker Series, hosted by Professor Robert Watson, recently continued with Lessons in Leadership and Civility from Washington and Lincoln. The guest speaker for the event was Richard Norton Smith, an award-winning author and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Smith serves as the founding director of the Abraham Lincoln…
Patrick Berton, a sophomore majoring in political science, has excelled after suffering a freak accident while playing football, one that left him with a condition affecting his ability to walk. At age 12, the Pittsburgh native was tackled from behind, a blow that led him to hit the turf awkwardly. After the collision, Berton noticed…
Streaming media provider Netflix recently announced price increases in the U.S. as it prepares to invest in fresh programs and content. All three of Netflix’s subscription plans will increase by at least $1. For example, the organization announced its standard $11 plan will rise to $13 per month after March. “I remember how Netflix was…
A popular eatery for students, Christine’s, has undergone an entire makeover as part of its move into the Christine E. Lynn University Center. A café by day, where students can purchase quality meals at low prices, the restaurant will provide a unique dining experience. As dusk hits, however, Christine’s will transform into a pub…