Two standards for political misogyny
The recent media hype would have you believe that a prominent conservative radio talk show host committed a heinous crime against women. Rush Limbaugh, who has the number one-rated talk show in the country, has come under attack by those…
For Republicans, screaming matches don’t equal debate
I don’t know what you did with your spring break, but I completely unplugged from American life and it was awesome. As I was faced with the reality of homework on Sunday, I was also slapped in the face with…
When in Rome, fast friendships bloom
There is something about being in a foreign country that brings people together. Over spring break I went to Rome with the GLS 100 class and the experience was better than I ever expected. What I expected was just the…
no real politics in misogyny
As redundant as it sounds, the Republicans’ “long” primary process has turned into a circus full of plenty of performers to keep us all entertained. You’ve got Mitt Romney as the ringleader, changing his speech every show to suit the…
Kony 2012 Propagates Stereotypes
It happened quite quickly. The Internet erupted with Kony 2012. Celebrities were tweeting about it, the video on YouTube was getting over a million views a day, and my Facebook wall was littered with literally hundreds of posts about it….
When pointing fingers about gas prices, look to Obama
Have you been to the pumps lately? Gas prices have been rising for 21 consecutive days. Never before has the price of gas been this high for this time of year. We are used to a rise in gas prices…
Lent ideas for Christian companies
A week and a half ago, many Christians across the world ushered in Lent. Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter when many Christians attempt to show solidarity with Christ’s journey through the deserts of the Middle East…
Mormons try to baptize Anne Frank, again
When I recall a person in history who was a symbol of the Holocaust as well as a source of inspiration, the first person who comes to mind is Anne Frank. Anne Frank was 12 years old when the anti-Semitic…
Iran threats sound too familiar for American defense
Run for the hills! Iran has nuclear weapons and is only hours away from destroying the United States, overthrowing our government and forcing the entire country to practice Sharia law or to be publicly executed! They’re going to invade Israel,…
For me, no second-guessing Laker pride
Having pride in one’s university can be the difference between having a memorable four-year college experience and living through what seems like an endless nightmare. For me, I wasn’t sure if I’d have any Oswego State pride by the time…
