Gorny: Super Bowl should bring attention to issue of human sex trafficking
If we’re to buy into the authority of Cindy McCain, wife of Arizona senator John McCain, then we’re to believe that the Super Bowl is… Read more »
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Potter: Public, private wage increases help prevent income inequality gap
During the State of the Union address last Tuesday night, President Barack Obama said he would implement a wage increase to $10.10 for federal contract… Read more »
Shields: Author's misguided rant shows why feminism is still misunderstood
It seems that there is a global issue on the rise. Men everywhere are on the decline. They have gone from strong, confident leaders to… Read more »
Callaghan: Polar vortex occurs more often than people might realize
With below freezing temperatures over wide sections of the country and a new anonymous Twitter account for the unbearable cold, the term polar vortex has… Read more »
Netzband: New SA parliamentarian reforms codes to fit new constitution
Stephen Thomas has a challenging task ahead of him. As new parliamentarian, Thomas is responsible for rewriting SA’s codes so that they fit with the… Read more »
Knighton: Tech companies continue to use Super Bowl to unveil new products
Thirty Super Bowl Sundays ago, Apple released its iconic commercial with the famous tagline, “Why 1984 Won’t Be Like 1984,” displaying Macintosh’s first home computer… Read more »
Demers: GOP should consider Paul Ryan for 2016 presidential election
Prior to the Chris Christie “bridge-gate” scandal, the New Jersey governor was the front-runner to become the Republican presidential nominee in 2016. According to Real… Read more »
Gorny: Obama task force raises awareness for sexual assault on campus
Clarification: In a previous version of this article online, Janet Epstein’s statement about the number of national victims who report their crimes was unclear. Epstein… Read more »
Beckman: Millennial entitlement stems from conditions in society
The rumors are true: Millennials are entitled. We expect high paying jobs after graduation. We have no patience for slow browsers and unresponsive apps. We… Read more »
Piemonte: Gates' prediction can come true with more US aid to poor countries
“By 2035, there will be almost no poor countries left in the world.” This claim, made by Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist,… Read more »
Potter: West Virginia chemical spill should lead to new environmental policies
On Jan. 9, a chemical spill at Freedom Industries contaminated the water for hundreds of thousands of West Virginians. This spill was a result of… Read more »
Netzband: SA members should cast factional differences aside for benefit of students
On Nov. 14 the Student Association election came to a close. Two months later, several assembly members are still bitter about its outcome. The first… Read more »
Shields: Plus-size movement should encourage greater acceptance of all body types
Plus-size women across the country are embracing every curve and lump on their bodies and taking a stand against our society’s rigid beauty standards. This… Read more »
Callaghan: 'Blackfish' film proves need for better treatment of orca whales in captivity
Orcas, also called killer whales, are marine apex predators that rarely come in contact with humans, let alone show aggression toward humankind. In fact, according… Read more »
Knighton: RSS allows greater, more efficient content consumption
How many times have you been on a webpage, seen an interesting link or story and shifted your focus to that completely? After 15 minutes,… Read more »
Piemonte: Federal test standards show promise in reversing American education decline
American education is on the fritz. Throughout history, American schools have typically been among the world’s best. Now, this trend is shifting. Across the board,… Read more »
Beckman: Startups offer alternative route to success for young people
Startups are the modern American dream. A dream that gives young entrepreneurs hope for a future that isn’t a 9-to-5 job. It’s the concept that… Read more »
Gorny: Beyoncé supports male, female cooperation in push for gender equality
I don’t tend to buy into the can-do-no-wrong attitude surrounding Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, but I can’t argue with the superstar’s most recent feminist move. Penning three… Read more »
Callaghan: EPA should take proactive measures to prevent chemical spills
In Charleston, W.Va. and surrounding areas, more than 100 people were taken to a hospital last week with nausea and vomiting due to contaminated water… Read more »
Demers: US should emerge as leader in Arctic geopolitics
The Arctic region will play a vital role in future foreign policy strategies and projections of many states, but the effect this will ultimately have… Read more »
Knighton: Tech companies should improve wearable technology
The tech world is in need of a game changer. With Apple continuing their steady product releases and no real competition in sight, everyone is… Read more »
Piemonte: Fort Lee bridge scandal damaging to Christie's reputation
“I am who I am, but I am not a bully.” Those were some of the 19,000 words New Jersey Governor Chris Christie uttered in… Read more »
Gorny: Offensive Internet posts toward women writers should be highlighted
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Our mothers, fathers and second-grade teachers have been touting the mantra since… Read more »
Beckman: Awkward is the new cool
Here’s a paradox to start your day: awkward is the new cool. We’ve progressed from humble bragging about our accomplishments to tweeting about Netflix binges… Read more »
