My grandmother still cannot send a text message. Sometimes I worry about her, thinking that she might get left behind and remain ignorant about what is happening in the world, or even in the family. But mostly, I really respect her. Why do I respect my non-texting granny’s lack of technology usage? Well, even though she does not spend countless […]
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Over time, Michelle Obama has adapted to being evaluated under the political microscope by people around the world President Barack Obama’s second term began in national controversy, not the least of which was his wife’s dramatic haircut. From bangs to presenting the “Best Picture” Academy Award, Michelle Obama has begun her second term as first lady with abandon. Pretending that […]
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The controversial group that has cracked countless websites as well as the Federal Reserve now has their eyes on Facebook The Federal Reserve, the Australian Government, the CIA and 485 Chinese government sites are just a miniscule number of databases that Anonymous has hacked over the past four years. The group, whose members call themselves “hacktivists,” has become an infamous […]
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The renowned comedy show’s parody commercial depicting Jesus Christ as a vigilante murderer was a classless display Imagine this: a television show depicts the Islamic prophet Muhammad as a renegade murderer, parading around and ignoring what good tenets the Islamic religion has. Now, imagine the reaction that the general public would have after that episode aired. Muslims and many others […]
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The proposed increase, the first since 2009, would be harmful to low-income employees and the economy Do you like the idea of a 20-percent pay increase? In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama suggested increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 an hour. Most college students, myself included, have worked or are working minimum wage […]
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During times of war, our military budget has increased in order to fight off threats of communism and terrorism both to us and to our allies. In times of peace, military budgets have corresponding decreased. Former president Bill Clinton cut back on military spending during what was called the Peace Dividend after the Cold War. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, […]
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Wasting what we have been blessed with is a problem. In the past two weeks, signs posted around the dining hall have served as an alarming eye-opener to how indifferent we have become toward wasting food.
The notices announce a recently-developed initiative by Sodexo aimed to […]
An anguishing cry erupts from the snout of a helpless, furry German shepherd as its owner kicks the dog’s ribcage and winds back for yet another shot. With blood-matted fur and four broken legs, the once-beloved pet struggles to stay alive for just one more day, but the harsh snap heard throughout the room signifies a fatal blow. The sharp […]
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When President Barack Obama spoke to the country for his 2013 State of the Union address Tuesday, Feb. 12, it was hard not to think to yourself, “Same old, same old.” In Obama’s speech, he touched on the topics we expected him to — from gun control to the budget — all the while stressing one theme that no one […]
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Recent changes in policy to allow women to serve in combat roles has been called “distracting” by critics. The Obama Administration has paved the way for women to be assigned to combat roles in the military. Some see this as just another step on the path to equality for women, while others view it as sacrificing the strength of the […]
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Provided that plans proceed as intended, Saturday mail might be a thing of the past starting August, 2013. Losing one day of mail might not seem like that big of deal to most people. However, if you are as avid a lover of getting traditional mail — letters from friends and family, cards, invitations, etc. — as I am, then […]
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The downtime spent in-between the action of the big game gives companies the opportunity to leave their mark It occurred to me as I viewed the second most-watched annual sporting event worldwide that the commercials capture the audience more than the greatest game-changing play. Nothing holds the attention of an audience more than a library being destroyed over America’s favorite […]
Read moreWarning: the following article may contain disturbing content pertaining to undead corpses, apocalyptic plague and hunger for living human flesh. Sound like the precursor to another generic zombie movie? Well, think again. Though blood-encrusted, brain-eating zombies hardly seem to be the most promising premise for a romantic comedy, “Warm Bodies” manages to be surprisingly entertaining and touching. Clever and original, […]
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You may have never heard of 21-year-old Molly Hincka, but she is an exceptional person and an amazing athlete. She has won medals participating in 10 different athletic events. She volunteers at an Alzheimer’s facility in her hometown of Livingston County, Mich. She runs six miles a day to stay in shape. Add in the fact that she was born […]
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It is hailed as “music’s biggest night,” an event where audiences tune in to see latest musical acts perform their hit songs — drowned in auto tune and pyrotechnics — and wait to see if another Kanye West moment will happen again. The 55th annual Grammy Award Show, scheduled to air Feb. 10, will honor artists in 81 different categories, […]
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