The first presidential debate of the 2016 election was billed as possibly the most momentous evening in American politics and it certainly delivered in some sense. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in the first of a series of three such sparring matches scheduled for this fall, attacking each other on past statements and… Continue reading First presidential debate exactly as advertised
Category: Columns
Trump donation scam worries contributors
It’s presidential election time, and even the rich need money. It’s well known that support pages for presidential candidates exist and are used regularly. In most cases, just like anything bought online, there is usually a cancellation option. However, on Donald Trump’s support page, you cannot remove your credit card information, you can only update… Continue reading Trump donation scam worries contributors
University of Chicago says goodbye to trigger warnings
The University of Chicago has recently released a letter to incoming freshmen blatantly telling the new students how the university will no longer censor any information that may be traumatic to students. “Our commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called ‘trigger warnings,’” wrote John Ellison, the university’s dean of students. Ellison… Continue reading University of Chicago says goodbye to trigger warnings
Concealed carry may help protect campus
On July 1, 2016, a new law allowing full time faculty and staff, who are not enrolled as a student in any courses on campus, to carry a concealed handgun on campus took effect. It is a safety precaution, but it truly does benefit every student on campus. It seems that every time the television is… Continue reading Concealed carry may help protect campus
‘Rate My Professor’ may not be as reliable as thought
As students add classes to their schedules, it’s nice to know who is worth the 5o minutes of class time and who isn’t. After coming across a selection of names, some students then log on to “Rate My Professor” online to get the dish on how each professor lectures, gives homework, conducts tests, etc. From… Continue reading ‘Rate My Professor’ may not be as reliable as thought
Soybean to charge for performances
Students know it’s the beginning of the fall semester when the Soybean Festival opens. This year, as per usual, the Soybean Festival will start August 23 through September 11. Though the festival will offer the same type of vendors and entertainment, one thing will change: most music performances will require ticket purchases. Ever since the… Continue reading Soybean to charge for performances
How to survive the first year of college
If you think freshman year is going to fly by easily, you are totally wrong. While it’s definitely fun and exciting, jumping into college education can be a bit overwhelming. To help with that, here are some ideas to give your first year some leeway. Though (most of) you will already have attended FYI weekend,… Continue reading How to survive the first year of college
Debatable sexist moments in Rio
Despite the athletic feats of athletes at this year’s Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, accusations of sexist commentary by members of the media and other athletes have stolen some of the spotlight. Outrage over the commentary has even led to the use of the hashtag #CovertheAthlete, which calls for equal recognition for the accomplishments of male… Continue reading Debatable sexist moments in Rio
The culture of victimizing rapists
Three felony counts of sexual assault were convicted: Penetration of an unconscious person, penetration of an intoxicated person, and the intent to rape an unconscious/intoxicated person. For these crimes committed against one woman, the prosecution asked for six years. The attacker was sentenced to six months behind bars and three years of probation. If he… Continue reading The culture of victimizing rapists
Finals Survival Tips: How to eat an elephant
If you have ever had to deal with simply too much at one time, you may know the answer to this question. You eat an elephant one bite at a time. At this point in the semester, finals can easily morph into a large, hairy beast capable of striking fear into the heart of college… Continue reading Finals Survival Tips: How to eat an elephant