Columns

Voters need to avoid stereotypes

By James Tatum · Monday, June 24, 2013

Last fall semester I wrote a column titled “Blacks loyal to corrupt candidates.” Even more unfortunate than the headline was my exposition.

Capitalism’s “more is better” idea is problematic

By Keven Sommerville · Monday, June 17, 2013

Socially and culturally, the mindset in the United States today seems to be “more is better.” But what if, perhaps, this whole idea is the root of many of our problems?

Sequester harms hospital funds, cancer patients

By Chris Hoitash · Monday, June 17, 2013

Who needs death panels when you can just cut medical funding? Thanks to the sequester, or budget cuts, continually butchering various government-funded operations, that option is now available. Along with cuts to air traffic control and other operations, subsidized medical research and treatments are also getting majorly cut back thanks to our government’s continued inability to balance a budget. According to an April 3 Washington Post article, “Cancer clinics across the country have begun turning away thousands of Medicare patients, blaming the sequester budget cuts.

Rhino species extinct due to African rangers selling out

By Rose Carver · Monday, June 10, 2013

Another one of Earth’s majestic creatures has bitten the dust forever. The western black rhino, a subspecies of the black rhino, was declared extinct last month by The International Union for Conservation of Nature, as no sightings of the creature have been reported since 2006.

Mid-day naps could aid memory, reduce stress levels

By Jumanah Saadeh · Monday, June 10, 2013

During my college career, I would have to say the biggest complaint I’ve heard voiced among students is that we all want nap time.

Detroit may have to sell the DIA’s art collection

By Chris Hoitash · Monday, June 3, 2013

Detroit may have to sell one of the few things that still lures people to the city: its art collection. A May 24 Detroit Free Press article states, “Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr is considering whether the multibillion-dollar collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts should be considered city assets that potentially could be sold to cover about $15 billion in debt.” As Detroit continues to resemble a post-apocalyptic wasteland from the Fallout video game series, (but with less valuable salvage, because it was already taken) the idea to sell off the collection sounds like a desperate bid by a disgruntled city to once again eliminate the DIA from existence. There is also some question if the collection is worth the needed amount, but with several pieces valued at around $100 million, it’s certainly possible.

Pharmaceuticals are not always the best solution

By Jumanah Saadeh · Monday, June 3, 2013

In today’s advanced, fast-paced, globalized world, we favor quick fixes and immediate solutions. This culture applies to the world of medicine in addition to broader societal norms: If you’ve got a medical problem, just solve it with pharmaceuticals. This ideology is especially prevalent in America.

American Muslim woman faces Islamic stereotypes

By Jumanah Saadeh · Monday, May 27, 2013

“Where are you from?” This is a question I have received countless times. If I had a dime for every time I was asked this question, I’d be rich.

Shaming teen moms will not prevent pregnancy

By Jodi F. Bullock · Monday, May 27, 2013

Though the rates of teen pregnancy in the U.S. have been on the decline for the past 20 years, the issue of how to deal with pregnant teenagers is still relevant to parents and educators alike.

Modern journalism rarely hits the target

By Chris Hoitash · Monday, May 20, 2013

Welcome to Bizarro World, where Fox News is doing the job of real journalists. Journalism was once a vital component of American politics and capitalism.

Abercrombie and Fitch CEO’S comment sparks controversy

By Rose Carver · Monday, May 20, 2013

The over-priced and over-perfumed brand Abercrombie and Fitch is being chastised in the media lately for not carrying XL and XXL women’s sizes in their stores because the CEO of the company only wants the “cool kids” to wear his company’s clothing. Overweight women are not included in the A&F definition of the “in-crowd,” according to the personal opinion of Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries.

Altered seeds a failure

By Ariel Achatz · Monday, May 13, 2013

In 2003, 17,107 Indian farmers committed suicide. Many attributed this to the failure of the genetically modified cottonseeds the farmers purchased from the giant corporation, Monsanto, to produce a crop.

Women’s groups outraged

By Rose Carver · Monday, May 13, 2013

The morning after pill is a safe and effective way for women to reduce the risk of pregnancy by 95 percent, if taken within 24 hours of intercourse, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Virgin Airlines looks to reclaim lost style, class

By Chris Hoitash · Monday, May 6, 2013

Good news, folks: 1950’s style is coming back, whether you like it or not.

Can genes be patented? High court’s latest question

By Patrick Seick · Monday, May 6, 2013

An NPR article from April 15 explains that in April, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments surrounding one central question: Can human genes be patented?

Your major really doesn’t matter

By Jodi F. Bullock · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

“What’s your major?” is a classic campus icebreaker—a fail-proof question you can bust out in any small talk scenario. If you hate small talk, as I do, the question provides the perfect opportunity for the other person in the conversation to do all the talking. It is the college equivalent of the adult dinner party mantra “What do you do?” but without all of the baggage.

Space could solve water problems

By Robert Uldricks · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Have you ever tasted saltwater? It’s not very refreshing. In fact, drinking more than a few cups worth can kill you. According to the United States Geological Survey, about 97 percent of the water on Earth is saltwater; the rest is in lakes, rivers, glaciers and aquifers underground.