Katerina Mansour Staff Writer I grew up in France. I lived there until I was 16 years old. And while I was growing up there, I frequently heard about the ways in which France had changed over the past couple of decades due to the increased Arab population. It was something that was frequently talked about at dinner tables, at school, during every political debate … Continue reading The rise of the National Front in France
Mark Parent Opinions Editor We don’t love our history anymore. It’s true. These days, we’re content to bask in the glories of our own moral superiority, while blithely criticizing the faults of our forefathers. You see, we’re told by many of our contemporaries — professors, politicians and know-it-all college students — that previous generations are backward and stupid. In fact, society tells us that we … Continue reading We should value history, not tear it down
Adam Griffin Staff Writer The War on Terror is a war that has been going on for many years and has been in full swing since, at least, the attacks of September 11, 2001. Since then, America has been involved in nearly every Middle Eastern country and while the threat is, militarily speaking, the grounds for success or victory are illusory at best. The … Continue reading America’s Wars: The War on Terror
Lauren Cherry Copy Editor So can we just stop with the whole “slut shaming” thing? Let me be more specific since there seems to be a never-ending supply of this in the world. Today, of course, I’m referring to criticism of the singer Ciara and her attire at the College Football National Championship. To sing the national anthem, she chose to wear a … Continue reading Spartan Sensibilities
Ailey O’Toole Staff Writer One of the stigmas that frustrate me the most is that of “multiple personality disorder.” The most important thing to know about this topic is that there is no such thing as multiple personality disorder. That cluster of symptoms is called “dissociative identity disorder” or DID. Most of us have experienced mild dissociation, such as daydreaming or getting lost … Continue reading Mental Health: Dissociative Identity
Spencer Schneier Staff Writer Technology has become a fundamental aspect of the country’s society and culture. Smartphones are becoming increasingly ubiquitous, and the Internet is being integrated into everything from cars to light bulbs. This fact makes it crucially important for policymakers to have an understanding of technology, but unfortunately, essentially everyone on both sides of the aisle lacks an understanding … Continue reading Politicians don’t understand technology
My Modern & Less-Deadly Seven Deadly Sins Emily Bruzzo Editor-in-Chief There’s a presidential election afoot, and that means the moral arbiters are out to play. How curious Americans are: We seem only to be concerned with the rectitude of our politicians when they’re on a ballot. The issue of probity only becomes salient when we feel our civil duties have been activated once more and … Continue reading Caught in the Middle
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer The subject of refugees remains in the forefront of today’s headlines. Put simply, it is a hot topic of conversation and a highly debated issue in politics that has caused much controversy worldwide. Many U.S. and European conservatives have taken platforms that oppose any acceptance of refugees. And, in light of the recent sexual assaults involving refugees that … Continue reading The world should embrace refugees, not vilify them
Mark Parent Opinions Editor Marco Rubio must be the republican presidential nominee. If Republicans don’t go that route, it’s likely that one of three things will happen: Ted Cruz will lose to Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump will lose to Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will defeat Hillary Clinton. You read that right: Donald Trump could easily become the 45th President of the United States. Frankly, … Continue reading Dear Republicans, please rally around Rubio!
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer I recently returned from a six-month stint studying abroad and volunteering in South Africa at the University of Cape Town (UCT). One of the first things I noticed when arriving there was the issue of race. It is also one of the first things local college students brought to my attention as being a continuous problem in the … Continue reading South Africa and the legacy of Apartheid
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