Opinions

Codgers' revolt: Trust no one who's under 50

By Jon Maravelias · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

The pendulum may have swung a full 180 since the ‘60s, with the rise of the extremist right wing grandma and grandpas taking their stance at the podiums.

Regulation needed on textbook monopoly

By Erin Gullekson · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

Now that classes are underway it is time for all of us to head to the bookstore where we will stand in long lines in order to shell out massive amounts of money on textbooks. The cost of books is something many college students struggle with and for good reason.

Childishness hurts chances for health care compromise

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

President Obama said something very interesting when he spoke before Congress Wednesday night. The president echoed something this columnist, and many others outside of the beltway have said many times over the last few months. He said we agree on about 80 percent of what appears in the healthcare bill.

Obama wants kids' minds washed clean

By Adam Holmes · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Of all the things Obama has done behind America’s back, giving the kids of our nation a private speech via the education system is the most worrisome. This is simply another addition to a very long laundry list of questionable, if not objectionable, ideas that have escaped from the White House.

History Lost

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Now that the pleasantries are complete, I can bring you all down from the joys of summer by bringing to light yet another highlight of Michigan’s administrative failings. On July 31, while we were all hopefully enjoying the summer, Governor Granholm single-handedly destroyed the entire state’s historical records.

Lazy summer days vs. landscapers

By Hannah Schwab · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009

Whether you’re a first grader proud of the fact you survived your first year of full-day education or a grad student desperate for a study break, summer vacation means one thing to everybody: sleeping in on weekday mornings.

Gaining perspective through travel

By Erin Gullekson · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009

Well, it’s that time again. The beginning of a new school year is upon us and with that comes tasks such as moving into a new place, planning class schedules and, of course, the always fun job of buying text books. But before I start thinking about all these aspects, I want to reflect on what I did this summer. As I think all of you should.

Keep concealed weapons off Michigan college campuses

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009

If a posse of pistol-packing state senators gets its way, peace and tranquility on Michigan’s college campuses could soon be enforced at the barrel of a smoking gun – and a legally concealed one at that.

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