In 2014, a time one would think our country would attempt to keep more men in uniform, major cutbacks are being discussed. According to an article on defense.gov, during the latest press conference at the Pentagon, President Barack Obama and the secretary of defense have both expressed plans to shrink […]
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Entertainers need to accept more social responsibility
Rick Ross has put his designer clad foot in his mouth once again. In his new song,“BLK & WHT,” he compares the death of Trayvon Martin to his achievements in life: “Trayvon Martin, I’m never missing my target B—-h n—as hating, tell me it’s what I’m parkin Wingstop owner, lemon […]
Dress codes are necessary for student success
Crop tops, mini-skirts and low-rise jeans are all elements of a ruthless dress code that take away from the true excellence of students. It deters us from becoming what we come to college to be. Without a proper dress code established, some students will never know what is acceptable to […]
Police officers should carry law degrees
How would you feel if you were in the midst of an argument and the other person couldn’t back up his side with concrete facts? Think about it. Police officers should be held responsible for knowing what laws they are representing and what they entail. By gaining a law degree, […]
Black History extends beyond February
Black history grows every day with daily achievements. It is a part of American history and should not be limited to one month. In an interview with “60 Minutes,” actor Morgan Freeman called Black History Month ridiculous. “I don’t want a black history month,” Freeman said. “Black history is […]
Kansas bill defies human rights
America can now make the claim that we are officially innovators of time travel. Kansas can testify to it. We went from 2014 to 1896, where Plessy v. Ferguson explicitly upheld state laws requiring racial segregation in public facilities. According to CNN, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill […]
Doggy treats
How does the thought of a wagging tail greeting you at the door after a long day of classes sound? As if dealing with holds on your account, classes, social life, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Greek life, finding cheap food and figuring out what to do after you […]
Keystone Pipeline challenges economy vs. environment
If America has any goal at all of weaning itself off of fossil fuels and “dirty energy,” it’s hard to tell based on recent political activity. Debates have become more vicious as environmental activists and Keystone XL Pipeline supporters grapple to make their voices heard on the controversial issue. In 2009, […]
Love without limits
Beautiful is an understatement No word can define you Either fate led us together Or I was lucky to find you Your smile’s a gift from heaven It’s such a blessing to see I wouldn’t be myself without you You’re the reason I’m me You were once my best friend […]
Potential college athletes deserve more respect
The first Wednesday in February is slotted as National Signing Day for athletes all across the country. The purpose of this day is to allow those players, male or female, who have excelled at their given sports, an opportunity to play in college. But there are some cases that […]