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(11/14/12 3:38am)
The 2012 Presidential and congressional elections did not go as well as Republicans hoped. That much is clear to all Republicans. What is not so clear for some, though, is why. The Washington Post recently published an article entitled “For Red America, what happens now?” in which it documents Beth Cox, an avid Tennessee Republican, and her dismay with the outcome of the recent elections. If Cox is to serve as an example for confused Republicans across the country, the answer to her questions of “why?” should be becoming less opaque: the Republican party needs to revamp the way in which it presents some political stances that proved to be major topics in this election.
(11/07/12 5:48am)
It has been a rough few weeks for cyclist Lance Armstrong. The former seven-time Tour de France winner was recently stripped of all his Tour victories and banned from competitive cycling forever because of his history of illegal doping while competing. Following the ban came a loss of major sponsors as well as a great deal of public scorn toward Armstrong. But while the anger directed at Armstrong for doping may be justified, some of the insults that are currently being directed his way have really incensed people.
(11/01/12 3:37am)
Richard Mourdock, the Indiana Republican Senate candidate, is at the forefront of yet another controversial statement about rape and abortion, following in the footsteps of fellow congressional candidates Todd Akin and Joe Walsh. According to Mourdock, abortion should not be allowed in the case of impregnation by rape because he believes “even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen.” Mourdock is against abortion in every instance, and though his stance is not uncommon by today’s standards, his comments about the will of God have brought much negative press.
(10/24/12 2:56am)
A recent Florida Board of Education change has incited heated debate about race and education. According to a newly passed education reform program, the benchmarks for adequate school performance will differ across ethnicities, with the standards for achievement by Asian and white students being higher than those for black and Hispanic students. Overall, the new program seeks to have all students achieving at the same level by 2023.
(10/10/12 1:51am)
This past Sunday night, a familiar scene unfolded. A rocket, spewing flames, took off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., bound for the International Space Station. The rocket, though, was not a space shuttle, and was carrying no crew. Additionally, the rocket was not even one of NASA’s, but rather a private company’s.
(10/03/12 3:28am)
As support for gay marriage grows more popular in the United States, it is fitting that the topic of youth sexuality is also becoming more closely examined. Recently, California passed a state law that would block therapists from meddling with the sexual orientation of minors. Going into effect January 1st, the law states that health professionals are prohibited from attempting to “change behaviors or gender expressions, or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same sex.” Such a law is very appropriate, and other states should also enact similar legislation.
(09/26/12 2:54am)
Chick-fil-A, which made headlines over the summer due to its stand against gay marriage, is back in the news over the same subject. The chain’s president, Dan Cathy, recently claimed that his business had not changed its stance on gay marriage, despite rumors to the contrary. Apparently, officials working with Chick-fil-A in Chicago had been previously told that the restaurant had stopped putting money toward groups opposing gay marriage. Unfortunately, this now means that we must endure more arguing about whether people should eat at Chick-fil-A.
(09/19/12 5:03am)
In addition to the senseless attack on the United States Embassy in Libya that resulted in the death of four U.S. citizens, religious
protesters stormed the embassies in Egypt and Yemen in response to a video that insults the Muslim prophet Muhammad. The video, which can be viewed on YouTube, is an amateur production titled “The Innocence of Muslims” that characterizes Mohammad as a womanizer, among other things. The violent reaction to the video resulted in YouTube’s owner, Google, blocking access to the video in Libya and Egypt in a slightly controversial act of censorship.
(09/12/12 4:29am)
This summer, most University students, alumni and faculty were taken aback by the sudden resignation and subsequent reinstatement of University President Teresa Sullivan. The move by the Board of Visitors to oust Sullivan was one that nobody foresaw. As a result, there were many — and perhaps remain many — questions surrounding the proceedings. It is fortunate, then, that some issues will perhaps be cleared up soon.
(09/04/12 3:06am)
Americans as a people are alarmingly overweight — that much has been clear for some time now. Over one-third of adults in the United States are currently obese. The statistics are as bad or worse for teenagers and children. It is possible that over 50 percent of teens could be considered overweight or obese. Despite the increased promotion of balanced diets, exercise programs and health-conscious lifestyles, obesity persists as a national crisis.
(08/30/12 4:28am)
A week and a half after his controversial remark on rape and pregnancy, Missouri Representative Todd Akin is attempting to make himself into a more pitiable figure. Akin recently declared he has become the target of a “personal vendetta” by Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus. Akin’s statement follows the RNC’s decision to not give any money to the Missourian’s senatorial race against incumbent Democrat Senator Claire McCaskill. Since his initial remark, Akin has fallen behind in the race, which he previously led.
(04/25/12 9:58am)
The University is a top-tier institution of higher education, and its students no doubt benefit from the many excellent instructors here. At least one instructor, though, is not simply content with instructing undergraduate or graduate students. He is also seeking to help another group which would benefit tremendously from additional learning: teachers.
(04/18/12 9:30am)
Earlier this year, I wrote an article titled "Syllabus by natural selection" (Feb. 2) expressing discontent about how Indiana was close to passing a bill which would enable the teaching of intelligent design in public school science classes. That bill has luckily not yet passed. Unfortunately, a similar bill just passed in Tennessee, where on April 10 House Bill 368/Senate Bill 893 became law.
(04/11/12 9:01am)
Students, from the time they arrive at the University, are thoroughly immersed in the workings of the honor system. For the rest of their University experience, they will constantly be reminded of their duties not to lie, cheat or steal.
(04/04/12 8:26am)
News of the tragic killing of teenager Trayvon Martin has swept across the country, sparking a number of questions. Chief among those is why the killer, George Zimmerman, was not arrested after slaying a seemingly innocent boy. Beyond that, there is speculation as to what spurred Zimmerman's attack. Talk show host Geraldo Rivera posited that perhaps Martin's death was a result of his clothing choice. Rivera suggested that had Martin not been wearing a hoodie, it is less likely he would have attracted Zimmerman's attention. Furthermore, Rivera advised parents of racial minorities to not let their children wear hoodies.
(03/28/12 8:01am)
Good news has just arrived for any University students who are seeking a job: Facebook will not allow potential employers to delve into your private lives through your profile. Facebook recently spoke out against an increasingly commonplace practice in which interviewers request an interviewee's Facebook password in order to gain access to and browse his or her information. This was a laudable move by Facebook, which has been criticized in the past for neglecting or overlooking the security of its individual members. Hopefully this move will actually stop employers from asking for Facebook passwords, as such requests are quite intrusive into people's personal lives and thus an inappropriate form of applicant screening. Such intrusion differs from already justified ones including drug testing, for instance, since having a Facebook account is not an illegal action.
(03/21/12 6:50am)
Invisible Children's Kony 2012 video, which took only days to become an Internet sensation, has elicited myriad comments and opinions since it was first posted in early March. There have been those praising the video for quickly raising awareness of the child soldier issue in Uganda. Conversely, there are those criticizing the video - and at times Invisible Children - for not being as devoted to the cause as the group leads people to believe. Recently, another blow was potentially dealt to the Invisible Children organization.
(03/01/12 1:43am)
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(02/23/12 7:17am)
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(02/17/12 3:38am)
Two pressing issues in the