University of the Cumberlands receives million-dollar gift for science building

Courtesy of UC Media Relations

When Dr. Jim Taylor of University of the Cumberlands presented Marion C. Forcht the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree on April 21, during the University’s annual Honors Day, he did not expect to receive something in return—especially a gift of one million dollars for the new Regina and Ward Correll Science Building, now under construction on the Williamsburg campus.

Academic team finishes great season

By Matthew Brotherton - News Manager

The University of the Cumberlands’ Academic Team, a competitor in the Kentucky Collegiate Quick Recall League, had a great and well-played season this year. According to Dr. Al Pilant, a professor of History and Cumberlands’ Academic Team coach: “We played a great year, and our success at our final meet in Georgetown proves that.”

New stamps honor American journalists

By Jeremiah Massengale

On April 22, 2008 five ground-breaking, distinguished reporters were honored by the U.S. Postal Service, as Postmaster General John Potter dedicated the new series of “American Journalists” stamps.

Interplay to relaunch video game icon Earthworm Jim

By Jeremiah Massengale

Interplay Entertainment Corp. recently announced that the company signed a partnership arrangement with creator Douglas TenNapel to relaunch the popular video game franchise Earthworm Jim.

TenNapel will serve as a creative consultant on Earthworm Jim 4, and will simultaneously develop an animated series and feature film to expand the well known brand.

TenNapel created the original Earthworm Jim character, which Interplay developed into a video game with Shiny Studios for the Sega Genesis console in 1994. The game became an immediate hit, and later spawned sequels on various platforms, including Earthworm Jim 2, Earthworm Jim 3D, and Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy.

Is Rivers a good fit for the Bengals?

By Grant E. Doepel - Editor In Chief

Simply put: Yes.

USC Linebacker Keith Rivers fits in perfectly to a position that absolutely killed the Bengals last year. The linebacker corps for Cincinnati was plagued by injuries last season and Rivers, who missed one game last season (due to a sprained ankle), adds durability and power.