Guilty pleasures. We all have them, whether it’s trashy magazines or MTV reality shows, and there is definitely something to be said for indulging in the little things, even if they may not provide any intellectual stimulation.
Category: Columns
Posted inColumns, Opinion
FOX News is not a legitimate news source
Members of the Obama administration defended White House communications director Anita Dunn’s statement that FOX News operates “almost as either the research arm or the communications arm of the Republican Party.”
Posted inColumns, Features
Some foods cannot be enjoyed by all
Do you ever wonder why Jews cannot eat pork or why Mormons cannot drink coffee? The obvious reason is because it is against their religion, but do you know why it is against it?
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Big refund, small government
American government spending has grown exponentially over the past 50 years. In 1930, the Gross Domestic Product of the United States was $91.2 billion and total federal spending was $11.9 billion.
Posted inColumns, Features
Moral dilemmas of communist Russia still relevant
This is one of the most thought-provoking and interesting story lines I’ve read. It is full of philosophical ideals as well as an engaging plot that makes complex theories seem relatable and relevant.
Posted inColumns, Features
Sometimes it’s hard not to look
There he is, tall, brown hair, gorgeous blue eyes, dimples, broad chest, tight muscles, strong enough to throw you across his shoulder and carry you into the bedroom, but not so large that he’d crush you if he were on top.
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Welfare harms free enterprise economy
The government is supposed to protect our freedoms: “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” But it seems more and more of our politicians are confusing the “pursuit of happiness” with happiness.
Posted inColumns, Opinion
Sustainability goals sometimes get lost
It is imperative that sustainability does not loose its position in the minds of students, faculty and staff on campus. The sustainability movement must reposition itself as a driving force on campus.
Posted inColumns, Sports
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Raiders take Eagles
What a strange weekend of football. Just when you think you’ve got a few teams figured out, they come from left field and snatch victory from the jaws of atrociousness.
Posted inColumns, Features
Atlas Sound’s second album more upbeat than expected
Over the past couple of years, I have made countless irrelevant analogies, pretentious statements, contentious contradictions and flat out dick-moves. Not only that, but I’ve spent some years as a music director, columnist, on-air personality, public speaker and all-around attention whore.
Posted inColumns, Features
Learning “How to Be Single” is a whirlwind adventure
People read self-help books for everything from programming their computers to choosing the right wine. But a how-to guide on being single does not sound quite so appealing.