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(10/15/12 1:45am)
The University of Texas put an interesting spin on the tired debate concerning affirmative action when Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito challenged a particular statement within a brief from the university. Apparently, UT “seeks black and Latino students who grew up in affluent families with professional parents,” according to Los Angeles Times writer David Savage.
(09/16/12 11:47pm)
Another week, another depiction of the Islamic Prophet Mohammad that infuriated someone enough to cause a deadly protest. It’s difficult to tell which will happen first: Non-Muslims no longer referencing the prophet in films and cartoons, or small Islamic groups no longer perpetuating the stereotype that Muslims are violent and deadly.
(09/13/12 2:26am)
The mistreatment of impoverished people is not uncommon in the United States, where those going through the McDonald’s drive-thru are incredibly impatient with the people making their food.
(09/10/12 1:13am)
Trying to be convincing is much easier when the option of denying basic facts is available, as Rep. and Senate candidate Todd Akin, R-Mo., recently proved with a truly ignorant statement about rape.
(06/26/12 12:24am)
Although I have no regrets about my college experience at Eastern Michigan University, there are some things I wish I had known sooner.
(06/04/12 10:20pm)
One of the many privileges that some people often enjoy when in a relationship is dictating how a significant other spends his or her time and complaining if it is not within expectations. When people who are not in an exclusive relationship try to do this however, they become a clinger.
(05/21/12 9:46pm)
How seriously do we take our responsibilities and our lot in life? There is a striking difference in the reality of someone who can rely on parents or other family members to carry them until a certain age and the reality of someone who must fend for him- or herself.
(05/08/12 12:26am)
Few people would disagree that our proudest and most accomplished moments in life become worth more to us when we have someone with which to share them. Whether it consists of getting our dream job, traveling to a new and exciting place or overcoming an obstacle that has been present for a long period of time, we all have someone we run to when life offers a surprise.
(04/26/12 1:05am)
The most arguably nerve wracking part of pursuing a college education is reaching the goal and graduating. Getting a professional career has become more difficult over the last decade, but college students are more responsible for this than they think.
(04/18/12 11:32pm)
When immigrants wish to become naturalized United States citizens, they are expected to take an exam administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before being approved.
(04/12/12 1:34am)
As of April 10, former presidential hopeful Rick Santorum formally withdrew as a candidate for the Republican Party ticket. If you are not already aware of reasons to celebrate, consider his similarity to a man named Anthony Comstock. They both have revered Victorian morality and are known for a complete disregard for women’s rights.
(04/05/12 12:43am)
The “It Gets Better” campaign has good intentions, but lack legitimacy and realistic goals concerning ostracized young adults. Columnist and author Dan Savage created the campaign in response to increased attention on the bullying of LGBT youth.
(03/19/12 12:48am)
Keeping track of the different professional, social and creative events on Eastern Michigan University’s campus became possible when a new calendar went online a couple of weeks ago.
(03/15/12 12:10am)
Ever wonder how and where your tuition money is spent each year? It’s important to know which amenities each student pays for despite attending a school with a high number of commuters and nontraditional students.
(02/16/12 1:04am)
Does the Susan G. Komen Foundation truly care about preventing breast cancer, or is there a political agenda that influences its decisions? The former seems to be true after the foundation’s president resigned in response to public outcry against the decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood.
(02/13/12 2:34am)
Scott Burgess from U of M’s Peace Corps recruiting office visited EMU to talk about the benefits of service and expectations of volunteers this past Friday.
With several different service areas and projects, stipends, graduate school benefits and employee selection preference, the Peace Corps is said to be “the toughest job you’ll ever love.”
(02/09/12 1:50am)
When thinking of young children, most people assign adjectives such as hyper, curious, inquisitive or active.
(01/26/12 1:49am)
For fans of Google, Wikipedia, Reddit and Tumblr, the reasoning behind the “blackout” day on Jan. 18 is important because it brings attention to the public’s right to use the Internet uncensored. The “Stop Online Piracy Act” and “Protect IP Act” bills caused outraged citizens to immediately start protesting online.
(01/19/12 12:48am)
Despite high literacy rates, advanced health care and other resources at the disposal of the common American, there’s a growing problem amongst this population: obesity. The number of people who are overweight in every age bracket including ages two to five, is increasing. Are Americans allowing more people to become unhealthy in the attempt to avoid hurt feelings?
(01/12/12 12:34am)
What comes to mind when you hear someone called a “feminist?” When some people hear the term “feminist,” they might imagine a man-hating woman who never shaves her legs and is in a perpetually bad mood. Others, like me, identify with the term because it doesn’t intimidate them.