Pros of Having an On Campus Job- by Matthew Fernandez Having a job on campus can be very beneficial because it is convenient to be able to work at the same place where you go to school. Taking into consideration the high gas prices that exist today, a … [Read more] about Pros and Cons of On Campus Job
Opinion
Beauty and the Media Beast
“Don’t listen to what the media says, you’re beautiful just the way you are.” This phrase is almost as cliché and worn out as people who actually spend their time trying to look like celebrities. Beauty depicted in the media seems to be unattainable and a … [Read more] about Beauty and the Media Beast
The iPad Mini: Same or New and Improved?
Recently, Apple has released a whole new crop of products ranging from the iPhone 5 to the whole new collection of iPods and iTouches. Well, another creation has been born from the Apple womb: the iPad mini. According to the Apple website, the iPad Mini … [Read more] about The iPad Mini: Same or New and Improved?
Pages vs. the Screen
The 21st century has quickly brought us, the Western culture, to a technological utopia. When the newest bestseller breaks records and tops the charts, we don’t have to wait weeks for the nearest bookstore to restock, we can instantly download it to our … [Read more] about Pages vs. the Screen
Cover Up and Let Your Brains Show
The word modesty may strike fear in the hearts of men and women. The image of a scowling Puritan woman flashes before their eyes and they shudder at the thought of such a dull and boring life. But is modesty really all that bad? Do your clothes have to be dull … [Read more] about Cover Up and Let Your Brains Show
iPhone 5 Not Worth It
The iPhone 5 is finally here, but is it worth the all of the hype? Ever since the release of the first iPhone in 2007, the technological advancements of phones have increased drastically. The iPhone 5 is being sold at a retail price of $199 for the standard … [Read more] about iPhone 5 Not Worth It
Keeping the Faith
College has always been the time in people's lives when we learn to find ourselves. Unfortunately, it often ends in people losing themselves in the ways of the world instead. In 2007, the Social Science Research Council, sociologists Mark D. Regnerus and … [Read more] about Keeping the Faith
No More Big Soda in the Big Apple
New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has recently proposed a ban on large-sized sodas and with the support of New York’s board of health, the measure was passed making New York the first state in the nation to ban the sale of sugared beverages larger than 16 … [Read more] about No More Big Soda in the Big Apple
Revealing Romney
Mitt Romney is a name that rouses a lot of images, suspicions, and hopes- depending on who you talk to. We already know who President Obama is, what his plans are, and what he’s capable of. So let’s find out what his opposition looks like. In 2003, Romney … [Read more] about Revealing Romney
Let’s Move Forward
Come November 6, 2012, the citizens of United States will have to choose between two drastically different opponents. The difference between Obama and Romney’s presidential plans could not be more drastic; which makes this election an easy choice. It would … [Read more] about Let’s Move Forward
Before and Afters: What Divides Your Life?
You know something has changed when you can divide your life into befores and afters: “before she did this,” “after he told me that,” “before the storm.” Being a senior means people ask you about the “after.” People ask you to explain what happened at … [Read more] about Before and Afters: What Divides Your Life?
Whether You Like it or Not, Kony 2012 is Here
On March 2012, the internet exploded with a 30 minute video titled Kony 2012 made by the creators of the organization Invisible Children. The video narrated by Jason Russell, one of the founders of Invisible Children, follows children who are trying to escape … [Read more] about Whether You Like it or Not, Kony 2012 is Here
The Meeting of Nuclear Rivals: India and Pakistan
On Sunday, April 8, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari visited Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the capital of New Delhi. This is the first meeting with a Pakistani head of state in India since 2005. Both leaders referred to their brief half-hour … [Read more] about The Meeting of Nuclear Rivals: India and Pakistan
Are People Too Sensitive?
Many people have experienced sitting with a group of friends when someone blurts out a joke making fun of a particular person. While people laugh, there is always someone who sneers and declares the joke immature, offensive, or too outrageous. We are living … [Read more] about Are People Too Sensitive?
Sense of Entitlement Lowers Students’ Chances for Success
“I want a golden goose, and I want it now,” said Veruca Salt from the 1971 movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Salt’s demanding character is portrayed negatively in this movie. Yet sadly, many young people carry a sense of entitlement with them … [Read more] about Sense of Entitlement Lowers Students’ Chances for Success