The Traveler

The first Sim-U gaming conference at the UA was held Friday at the Reynolds Center, and was the beginning of what many students and faculty hope to be an ongoing discussion about the potential of video games in educational settings.

Speakers from Georgia, Arizona and New York were present, as well as one speaker who presented from New York using a virtual avatar [a digital version of herself] in the online world of "Second Life.… Post the First Comment

Despite promises from major food companies to change advertising aimed at children, UA research showed a year later there have been no significant changes, according to a press release.

To reduce childhood obesity, Kellogg's, McDonald's, Kraft and eight other major food companies decided to improve the health messages they sent kids through TV advertisements, said a UA communications professor.… Post the First Comment

A UA biology professor will receive the top award from the National Association of Biology Teachers on Nov. 30 in Atlanta, according to a UA press release. The Evolution Education Award recognizes contributions in supporting evolution education and understanding.… Post the First Comment

Two UA students posed for Playboy's "Girls of the SEC," which hit newsstands Friday.

The two women - who would allow themselves to be identified only by their pseudonyms - said they see themselves doing something like this again.

"I do, because it's more of a classy magazine, not trashy," said one of the women whose pseudonym is Julieanne Hansen, a junior who is studying business.… 1 Comment