Graduation — a word that is bittersweet for most college seniors. It defines how far seniors have come, who they are and where they’re going. For some the future is uncertain, and for others big plans await. Seniors can only hope that the real world is ready for us.

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, the City Council of New York City passed legislation banning smoking in parks, on benches and in Times Square. This ban is in addition to the 15 other indoor venues listed by the New York State Department of Health as non-permitted smoking areas.

It is that time of year again. The romantic season that people either anticipate or dread. The time where drugstores showcase Valentine’s Day attire and when commercials advertise all the sales in romantic chocolates. It is also the time all the Valentine’s Day haters fire up the media expressing their resentment for the holiday.

On Tuesday, Feb. 8, The Campus Activities Board’s (CAB) “Spotlight” Committee presented “The Black Jew Dialogues.” This fast- paced comical show combined improv, interactive video, audience participation and a multitude of characters. The performance strived to achieve the goal of every “Spotlight” event, which is to be both entertaining and informative.

“Nants ingonyama, bagithi baba!”, or “There Comes a Lion!” go the opening lyrics to “The Lion King,” a musical that first swept the world off its feet when it was released as a Disney film in 1994. “The Lion King” was a milestone film for Disney, and would forever influence and change cinema history.