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Be aware of Autism
By Kevin Mercado Opinions Editor opinions.asp@gmail.com April 28, 2015 What is Autism? “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior,” according to the National Institute of Neurological disorders and Stroke, which also reports that early signs of autism…
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Commercial Computer Mouse Introduced
April 27, 1981 Xerox introduces the Xerox 8010 Star Information System, the first commercial system utilizing a computer mouse, among other now commonplace technologies. The 8010 was geared towards business and was not a commercial success, therefore the mouse remained in relative obscurity until the Apple Lisa, but more prominently the Apple Macintosh, brought the mouse into…
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A Crazy Day for Apple
April 24, 1984 On the same day in 1984, Apple introduces the Apple IIc computer, announces Mac sales numbers, and discontinues the Apple III line. The Apple IIc was Apple’s first attempt at a portable computer. Dealers place orders for more than 52,000 units on the first day. Apple also announces that over 60,000 Macs…
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Connor Fields learning from the best
By Celia Balf Staff Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 21, 2015 Connor Fields is having a strong first season at UAlbany. Photo from UAlbany Athletics. Lyle Thompson has possession of the ball behind the net, eye contact is latched and the ball flings perfectly into the stick of freshman Connor Fields. A behind the back shot,…
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Softball powers through Cornell to sweep doubleheader
By Vaughnee Simmons Contributing Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 16, 2015 Photo by UAlbany Athletics.UAlbany softball continued their winning ways at home. The University at Albany took both games from Cornell in an afternoon doubleheader on Wednesday April 15, with scores of 10-4 and 2-1 at Albany Field. “I thought we hit really well in the first…
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Softball powers through Cornell to sweep doubleheader
By Vaughnee Simmons Contributing Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 16, 2015 Photo by UAlbany Athletics.UAlbany softball continued their winning ways at home. The University at Albany took both games from Cornell in an afternoon doubleheader on Wednesday April 15, with scores of 10-4 and 2-1 at Albany Field. “I thought we hit really well in the first…
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Apple and Commodore
April 16, 1977 On the same day at the first annual West Coast Computer Faire, both the Apple II and Commodore PET 2001 personal computers are introduced. Ironically, Commodore had previously rejected purchasing the Apple II from Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, deciding to build their own computers. Both computers used the same processor, the…
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Great Danes come out on top of Softball dogfight
By Celia Balf Staff Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 14, 2015 Vicky McFarland had a strong series against UMBC as UAlbany won 2 of 3 games. Photo by Aaron Cheris. Despite wind and a setback in game one of a three game conference series, the University at Albany softball team rebounded to take 2…
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Great Danes come out on top of Softball dogfight
By Celia Balf Staff Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 14, 2015 Vicky McFarland had a strong series against UMBC as UAlbany won 2 of 3 games. Photo by Aaron Cheris. Despite wind and a setback in game one of a three game conference series, the University at Albany softball team rebounded to take 2…
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Great Danes come out on top of Softball dogfight
By Celia Balf Staff Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 14, 2015 Vicky McFarland had a strong series against UMBC as UAlbany won 2 of 3 games. Photo by Aaron Cheris. Despite wind and a setback in game one of a three game conference series, the University at Albany softball team rebounded to take 2…