by Editorial Board

For eight years, the vigilante leadership of President George W. Bush and the clandestine activities of his administration spawned public outrage while churning the distrust of an already suspicious populace. But the technological literacy of President-elect Barack Obama and his hodgepodge team of young blood and old standbys may finally bring Americans the government transparency they deserve. (1) comment

by Kip Mooney

Last week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences disqualified James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer's score for "The Dark Knight" from Oscar consideration. Its reason? Too many people helped them out. While music editor Alex Gibson, ambient music designer Mel Wesson and composer Lorne Balfe all signed an affidavit saying Howard and Zimmer did most of the work (over 60 percent), apparently that did not keep the committee from ruling them ineligible. (0) comments

by Jessica Harp

Remember when you were forced year after year to take the TAAS or the TAKS test? Did it help in the long run? If you are anything like me, it did not help at all. The only thing exciting about taking the test was that I got juice and a cookie, and I missed taking regular classes for three days. (0) comments

by Amanda Mielcarek

"Animal Crossing" fans nationwide rejoice with the release of "Animal Crossing: City Folk" for the Nintendo Wii. The game is clearly an extension and Wii-invention of the Nintendo DS title, "Animal Crossing: Wild World." The result is just as wonderful as other "Animal Crossing" titles, and sure enough, the gang comes with a few new tricks up its furry sleeve. (1) comment

GLEN CARBON, Ill. (AP) - It took some fancy footwork, but a Goodwill store in Illinois has found the owner of $7,500 in cash mistakenly donated with old shoes. A newcomer to the United States from Bulgaria found the money this month on her first day at the Goodwill store in Glen Carbon, Ill. (0) comments