The Grand Views

When it comes to Spring Break in Des Moines, most people are hurrying to pack their suitcases in attempts to escape the harsh winter and go to some place warm with plenty of things to do. However, for those on a college budget, flying off to the Caribbean or even Florida isn't always the most realistic or practical, so they're forced to stay in Des Moines.… Post the First Comment

The Federal Government's Household Survey on Drug Abuse, which is conducted annually, reported about 12.7 million people have used some illegal drug in the last month and around 30 -40 million have used some illegal drug within the last year. Of the 12.7 million who used illegal drugs in the last month, about 10 million are presumed to be casual drug users, and about 2.… Post the First Comment

The number of college students who volunteer is up about 20 percent from 2002 to 2005, according to a study from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The study also says college students are more likely to participate in volunteer activities than others their age not enrolled in higher education.… Post the First Comment

With the popularity of electronic readers steadily increasing, reading from a book could become a thing of the past. The Kindle, Nook and Sony Reader are changing the way Americans read, offering a high-tech approach to shopping at a bookstore. The concept of the electronic reader is simple.… Post the First Comment

Well now, this is a shocker. Generally, when a horror film is set to be remade, it is doomed to swim the bloody seas of mediocrity. (I'm looking at you "Friday the 13th"…among others.) However, "Sahara" director Breck Eisner has actually crafted a solid remake.… 2 Comments