Salman: Cruz unlikely to become GOP frontrunner, despite track record
On Monday March 23, 2015 at midnight, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential race via Twitter “I’m running for president… Read more »
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Knighton: Facebook feature takes 1st step to becoming mobile payment leader
Sending cash to friends just got a whole lot easier. On March 17, Facebook introduced a new feature that allows you to send money via… Read more »
Diaz: Campus mental health services lack proper promotion, accessibility
Colleges are scrambling to re-evaluate mental health resources after several university students have taken their lives in the past academic year. Arizona State University has… Read more »
King: Animated women lack diversity, trend must not continue
Desk lamp bounces on screen. Crushes “I.” Every now and again, a post crawls its way out of the pit of Tumblr anonymity and into… Read more »
Dunay: Attorney general Lynch’s confirmation must not be further delayed
One hundred thirty six days. It has been almost 5 months since Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation and — in the following weeks… Read more »
Salazar: Millennials’ political concerns are misinterpreted by politicians
It has been said that our generation’s defining trait is indifference, and millennials know this critique all too well. In a recent interview with Vice,… Read more »
Cheung: Transatlantic flights cannot fit Ryanair’s cost cutting strategy
The seat belt sign has been turned on and passengers should return to their seats. It’s been a bumpy ride this week for Irish low-cost… Read more »
Smith: Petition looks to right wrongs of history, put women on currency
Watch out Andrew Jackson. Women and men all over America are banding together and petitioning to have a woman to take over the $20 bill… Read more »
Goldberg: New York City schools adopt new holidays, others should follow
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced earlier this month that two Muslim feast days, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr, would be added permanently… Read more »
Krawczyk: ‘Let Girls Learn’ initiative promotes much-needed education
Education is a global crisis. While Americans worry about skyrocketing college costs, many people around the world don’t even have access to basic education. This… Read more »
Cole: Celebrity environmentalists should be celebrated, not critcized
A March 11 article from The Huffington Post reported that Leonardo DiCaprio donated $50,000 to Adrian Grenier’s kickstarter dedicated to making a documentary about a… Read more »
Salman: Clinton email scandal speaks to larger problem within government
Over the past few weeks, the American public has heard little but news regarding Hillary Clinton’s usage of a non-government authorized email account for official… Read more »
Knighton: Apple Watch kicks off beginning of wearables
Like it did in 2007 with the iPhone, Apple is hoping to reign over the next era of tech innovation with the Apple Watch. The… Read more »
Diaz: Universities must advocate on behalf of the oppressed student, not the oppressive organization
In the past week, gross acts committed by fraternity members in the forms of hate speech and blatantly offensive actions have surfaced in the news… Read more »
Dunay: Democrats’ support of labor unions will lead to success in 2016
Last week, Wisconsin Governor and possible 2016 GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker signed right-to-work legislation into law — making Wisconsin the 25th state with such… Read more »
Salazar: Rejection does not define ability, likeliness to succeed in future
We all remember opening our first college admissions letter. Our eyes searching for the words “we are pleased to inform you” or “we regret to… Read more »
King: Cinderella remakes should take risks to further advance story
This weekend, Disney’s “Cinderella” smashed its box office competition with a $70 million opening. Generous reviews lauded the movie’s storytelling and genuine spirit, not to… Read more »
Smith: Stereotypes negatively impact both men and women
In many gender and sexuality discussions, men’s needs and perspectives are often left out of the conversation when it comes to identity struggles. Jane Fonda… Read more »
Razzi: Congressional concern about Iranian deal is justified but open letter was tactless
The president has been in talks with Iran about a nuclear deal for some time now, and an agreement was almost reached last week. The… Read more »
Cheung: Netflix must consider strategy to fend off HBO Now
Netflix was once nothing more than a competitor to Blockbuster. Order a DVD online, wait a couple days to have it shipped to your house… Read more »
Goldberg: Divided Republican Party delays funding, proves inability to govern
There are only three words to describe the Republican Party right now: irresponsible, delusional and divided. Last week’s Department of Homeland Security funding debacle kept… Read more »
Krawczyk: LGBT rights improve, same-sex couples still have more to fight for
Same-sex couples are one step closer to having the rights they deserve. On Feb. 23, the United States Department of Labor announced that it had… Read more »
Cole: Student should not be prosecuted for exposing foie gras production
A SUNY-ESF undergrad is currently facing charges for entering a foie gras production facility, filming the inhumane treatment of the ducks and, allegedly, taking two… Read more »
Diaz: University must reevaluate spending habits, better compensate adjuncts
National Adjunct Walkout Day posed as a nationwide statement of solidarity for part-time faculty members. Professors across the country were vocal about the current injustices… Read more »
