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Letter to the Editor

By Beth DeMeritt · Monday, June 24, 2013

In response to “American Muslim woman faces Islamic stereotypes” by Jumanah Saadeh: I thought about this question, “Where are you from?” I am from Mt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Many of us lacking professionalism

By Jumanah Saadeh · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

With graduation upon us, many will be entering the workforce or going on to graduate programs. And this begs the question: Are we ready to be there?

24-hour news over-covers Boston bombing

By David Konarske · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

On April 15, a horrifying event took place when a pair of terrorists set off two bombs at the Boston Marathon. The 24-hour news outlets covered it all day, reporting on updated death tolls and the like, which was understandable.

The woes of being an Englishman

By Leo Romyn Fabbri · Sunday, April 21, 2013

“Oh my Gawd, I love your accent.” This phrase has, and will always, induce a mixed bag of emotions that wrestle with each other inside my awkward British mind. It is, in every way, a sweet and sincere compliment.

Student loan rates set to double over summer

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, April 21, 2013

College: spending tens of thousands of dollars to get a job to pay off those tens of thousands of dollars.

Michigan below average with organ donor percentage

By James Tatum · Sunday, April 21, 2013

We are all Homo sapiens, but for many economic theories and models we are also Homo economicus—the perfect economic men and women. All of our decisions with money are rational and we shop and sell with complete efficiency—or at least that is the theory.

Background checks needed for gun buyers

By Rose Carver · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Another gain was won for anti-gun control lobbyists when a compromise amendment that would expand background checks to cover Internet and gun show sales was rejected by the Senate this week.

Tan skin not worth the risk

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Tanning your skin is a luxury that countless white women in the U.S. indulge in on almost a weekly basis to fit an arbitrary standard of beauty, but one should be careful. Overusing such powerful ultraviolet rays can turn the glamorous into cancerous.

Be ‘pro-law’ on abortion

By David Konarske · Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Last week, there was a pro-life exhibit on Eastern Michigan University’s campus. I could write an article about the intolerance that causes some people to call pro-life arguments anti-science. I could write about the idea that calling pro-life advocates “anti-woman” would be like calling “pro-choice” advocates “pro-death.” I could even write about the fact that abortions are disproportionally performed on people in poverty, but I will not.

Letter to the Editor

By Justin S. Johnson · Wednesday, April 17, 2013

People looking for information on Eastern Michigan University turn to one thing first: www.emich.edu, the university website. And boy, do they get an eyeful of the some of the worst EMU has to offer.