Movie Review: Elysium
Matt Damon stars in the new sci-fi action film Elysium. The sci-fi offers a handful of unexpected themes and social statements that can be missed from the marketed presentation of trailers.
Matt Damon stars in the new sci-fi action film Elysium. The sci-fi offers a handful of unexpected themes and social statements that can be missed from the marketed presentation of trailers.
There is no way to start a review of Gravity without pointing out that it is more than amazing. The movie is not only worth the insanely high cost of movies these days, but it will also be worth getting the Blu-ray version whenever it hits the shelves. If there is any one reason why anyone should see the film, that reason can be singled out to a marriage between styles; Gravity exists at the corner of blockbuster-style captivating effects and independent-style plot and precision.
Looking around campus it may be said that this school is full of geeks. However, it is surprising the variety of geeks on this campus, and the variety of organizations they are involved in. Krista Horn is certainly no exception. With her toes in band, a sorority, and several other clubs, she is an example of a geek that not only loves her school, but also is committed to making it a better place by her presence. In the midst of all of this, The Oredigger found a couple minutes to chat with her about the role she plays on campus.
At Mines and in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in general, men greatly outnumber women. Though only 20 percent of engineering undergraduates in the United States are women, nearly every woman in the U.S. is literate. Compared to Afghanistan’s 12.6 percent female literacy rate, the severity of the STEM gender gap becomes far less significant.
Three of the greatest foods—peanut butter, chicken, and noodles, come together in this easy meal, perfect for lunch, dinner and leftovers. This recipe for peanut chicken and pasta makes six to eight servings.
Every individual who goes to Mines requires their own specific requirements for living comfortably. Some students can make do with minimal possessions, while others need to transport their entire lives from home to Golden. Even different faculty members prefer divergent tools for teaching, whether that is using the electronic smart board coupled with an LCD projector or just doing it the old-fashioned way with chalk on a board. The bottom line is each person needs and wants a unique combination of distinctive facets to live happily at Mines. Amidst all the chaos and asperity of such a difficult engineering school like CSM, getting the minor details right will ultimately lead to success.