Opinions - The Eastern Echo

Speak out against budget cuts now

By Sammy DeMarco · Monday, May 9, 2011

As many of you know, discussion of raising your tuition is taking place right now. Not if, but how much. On Friday, May 6, the EMU Board of Regents convened a committee gathering with university administrators and deans.

America shouldn't cheer over death; rise above it

By Neil Weinberg · Monday, May 9, 2011

Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad he’s dead. If you ask me, he got off easy. He should have had to sit in solitary confinement for the rest of his life with nothing but time to reflect on the horrible things he has done.

Republican front runners established for 2012 bid

By Neil Weinberg · Monday, May 2, 2011

Last year at this time, I told you not to waste your summer trying to pin down the next Republican standard bearer.

Smoking ban is going to stick

By Jesse Peck · Monday, May 2, 2011

A year has come and passed since the Michigan Smoking Ban passed. It made it illegal to smoke cigarettes in places like bars and restaurants.

Letter to the Editor: Restaurant Guide offends with backhanded compliment

By Greg Brown · Sunday, April 17, 2011

I decided to contact The Echo because of a rather offensive comment in the graduation edition.

Big money backing Obama not seen by working-class

By Clement Daly · Sunday, April 10, 2011

President Obama announced officially last week he will run for re-election in 2012. Having become the first black president, Obama now sets his sights on a new distinction: the first candidate to raise more than a billion dollars. Last week’s filing was intended to give him a jump start on fundraising to meet this goal.

Staff, faculty should share sacrifices

By Sammy DeMarco · Sunday, April 10, 2011

There has been lots of talk about universities needing to make sacrifices lately. Governor Snyder suggested there be “shared sacrifice” in the pain coming from the budget cuts. At Eastern Michigan University, President Susan Martin has echoed this sentiment. What would shared sacrifice mean at EMU?

Competition falling short for President

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, April 10, 2011

President Barrack Obama has begun his re-election campaign. An article from the Associated Press stated that “between now and the election, the incumbent Democrat will work to convince a fickle America that he has delivered change, made the right moves and earned the chance to continue the job. He will have to defend policies that have proven divisive, chief among them his sweeping health care overhaul and his efforts to boost the slow-to-rebound economy.”

Hash Bash creates mixed emotions

By Jesse Peck · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

For so many people, grouping up and celebrating is seemingly, necessary. There are days like New Years, St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo where people simply gather to party. Once a year, right here in Washtenaw County is such a celebration.

Don't judge Islam by its stereotypes

By Jumanah Saadeh · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

One of the most irritating things to see is blatantly wrong information being spewed like it is fact by the media or people. What’s worse, yet, is many people will accept the outlet at its word and won’t bother to research the topic before forming an opinion. This, unfortunately, happens frequently, especially in regards to Islam.

Job outlook appears grim

By James Tatum · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

One of my favorite songs is “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?” by Jimmy Ruffin. I started thinking about the song after reading about how the effects of long-term unemployment are crippling my generation. Albeit the song is talking about love rather than joblessness, I think the lyrics can serve as the somber anthem for this generation, nonetheless.

Worry about EMU's budget crisis, not reductions

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

It won’t come as a surprise to most of you that the state budget woes are causing some panic at public universities across Michigan.

Return to NCAA championship unlikely for Huskies next season

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The UConn Huskies are the winners of the NCAA Championship game over the Butler Bulldogs, 53-41 Coach Jim Calhoun won his third NCAA Championship with Connecticut. The Huskies came into the regular season unranked in preseason polls.

Women's championship outshines men's

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Viewers witnessed a boring national collegiate basketball championship games Monday as UConn beat Butler, 53-41. For some, March Madness slowed down — but it was far from over. The women played a tense defensive game as Texas A&M took a 76-70 victory over Notre Dame on Tuesday.

U.S. should make universal health care law

By Leann Schaefer · Sunday, April 3, 2011

I recently experienced a rude awakening as a result of a hit-and-run accident. My boyfriend, Zach Baker, was skateboarding to the store Feb.

Why'd we choose to defend Libya?

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, April 3, 2011

March 28, President Barack Obama gave a speech defending the military actions against Libya. He also detailed how Europe would take center stage in the conflict, rather than the United States.

Mining regulations need to step up

By Clement Daly · Sunday, April 3, 2011

This Tuesday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in southern West Virginia.

Here's an early look at baseball's awards

By Nick Shlain · Sunday, April 3, 2011

Major league baseball kicked off its season last week, so it seems like as good of a time as ever to predict the individual awards given out by the league. Here are my predictions:

More sleep improves college performance

By Jumanah Saadeh · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

People say this all the time, but seriously, is it just me, or does it seem like this semester has everyone with their heads down and super stressed?

Monopolies bad for U.S. capitalism

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

A few weeks ago on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart sat down with the newbie senator from Kentucky, Rand Paul. The two discussed the budget, running deficits and the Tea Party. It all seemed so genuine, however, the most striking segment of the conversation surrounded federal regulations and the right place for the government in the marketplace.