Spring Break
Recently in Egypt, an 11-year-old girl died from complications that stemmed from her circumcision. Her death caused both a public outcry and an increase in pressure from human rights groups. Ten years ago the Egyptian government banned the practice of female circumcision however a loophole remained that allowed the procedure to be performed by a qualified physician only "in exceptional circumstances. (0) comments
I have recently found myself defending the so?called "liberal" viewpoints of my columns about U.S. foreign policy, especially with regards to terrorism and Iraq. The more energetic discussions have taken place when I am confronted by someone who considers themself a conservative. (3) comments
One reality that very few in the free-market paradise of the United States like to think about is the poor. Americans loathe them to such a substantial degree they are either ignored, or if they are seen, people immediately dehumanize them and blame them for their situation. (1) comment
When an American thinks of the fundamental rights bestowed upon him by the Constitution, freedom of speech is often the first to come to mind. Freedom of speech is a founding value and principle by which America was created. The First Amendment was created so Americans could speak freely without the threat of government reprisal. (3) comments
Men's Basketball Ticket Lottery System Not Perfect As a student member of the committee that had the basketball ticket policy presented and discussed with them, I believe there are several strengths and weaknesses evident in the plan. (1) comment
To those who wear the green shirts that say "Go Greek," give it up already. We're not going Greek, we don't need to pay for friends, we don't even need to pay for T-shirts. With all my friends getting arrested this weekend the Police Blotter better be more interesting this week. (0) comments