The Review

Shell Oil president discusses energy crisis at Mitchell Hall

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

John Hofmeister, president of Shell Oil Company, took the stage at a packed Mitchell Hall Wednesday evening, and spoke to members of the university community about the world's current energy crisis and the politics of climate change surrounding it.

Annual Synergy fashion show showcases university talent

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gowns, pea-coats and blazers were some of the highlighted trends featured on the runway that looked to be creations of couture designers. However, they were not pieces by high-end designers, but were created by university students of the Synergy Fashion Group.

HRIM program finds a new home in Lerner College

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The university's Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management program will move from the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy to the Lerner College of Business and Economics.

New photo ID law may affect upcoming election

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On April 28th, 2008, the Supreme Court ruled states can require voters to produce photo identification at the polls.

Report says expected graduation dates for many college students pushed back

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the end of May approaches, so does graduation for the class of 2008. Although many would consider the average time spent in college to be four years, this norm may soon have to be revised, as for some students, graduating within four years is simply not an option.

Outstanding university students honored for work in community

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a ceremony Monday night in the Trabant University Theater, The Newark Town & Gown Committee recognized 24 university students for their public service and volunteerism.

Engineering professor works to develop Alzheimer's 'tricorder'

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"I understand that it's the no. 1 cause of dementia and an estimated four [million] people in the USA have it," Chemical Engineering Professor Kelvin H. Lee said. "The estimated cost of care is about $100 billion per year in the USA."

'Newark: The Opera' - a tribute to the city

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Opera is a word that typically triggers visions of plump, well-endowed women in Viking hats belting out prolonged high-pitched notes in a foreign language. Not in this case. This weekend, a modern interpretation of the traditional idea of opera will be performed in honor of Newark in celebration of its 250th anniversary.

A classic touch on the college party scene

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On the first Sunday of May, the manicured lawns of Winterthur Estate transform into a runway for women sporting wide-brimmed hats, a tailgate for locals and a track for white-booted Clydesdale horses.

The Point-to-Point steeplechase, which attracted 20,000 visitors during its 30th anniversary this Sunday, is the second-largest single day event in Delaware, according to Winterthur senior communication manager Victoria Saltzman.

Black Violin fuses bows and Hip-hop beats

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Check out performing duo Black Violin's MySpace page and the viewer is bombarded with a bright red cloud scene fading to dark stars and the shadow of a violinist on a tight rope. The twosome's personal Web site, Blackviolin.net, pings each time the mouse runs over one of the violin strings, which direct visitors to different parts of the site.

Keith Sweat - Just Me

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

His sweet, soothing voice sounds a lot like other R&B artists today. He sings of the usual R&B subjects - women and sex - and how to put the two together. There's one difference between Keith Sweat and the singers heard today, though - Sweat is 46 and sounds more like Usher than he does a man approaching a mid-life crisis.

Blue Hen Poll 2008 results give student hope

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At 20, I feel alone and worried, where is this world going?

Gas prices are astronomically high, the economy is so bad that the government is giving away money to stimulate it and soldiers are still dying at a rapid rate in the war in Iraq.

Being at the university doesn't help the situation.