Free speech protects either all or none
On Wednesday the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church which had been sued by the father of a deceased Marine for protesting at his son’s funeral. The Westboro Baptist Church is no stranger to…
Rendering DOMA defenseless
Another breakthrough manifested last week. While the Obama administration had been taking the stand for 1996’s Defense of Marriage Act, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Feb. 23 that the Department of Justice would stop defending the act in court. Further…
Fair weather friendships no match for stressors of college
Friends are great. It’s always nice knowing that you have people you can talk to if you’re having a rough day. But how many friends are too many? In elementary, middle and high school, you could have all the friends…
Don’t blame labor for budget
The state of Wisconsin is grounding its children, taking away their dessert and packing on extra chores. The punishment probably belongs to the kid next door, and it comes with a bitter message, ‘this is good for you.’ The adolescents…
Public sector unions always a bad idea
"In Wisconsin, a state usually known for its modest residents and voluminous cheese production, an altogether different story has been unfolding for two weeks now. "Spirited screams of "Shame, shame, shame, shame," have echoed from the state assembly chamber. Protesters…
In Libya, Gaddafi clings to power as revolution threatens desert empire
"Muammar Gaddafi’s time as leader of Libya is nearing its end. News sources report that Tripoli is surrounded by anti-government forces, elements of the Libyan air force have defected to neighboring countries and Colonel Gaddafi himself has had to turn…
Does anyone really care?
Last semester, I wrote an article for the Opinion section involving a line drawing of a cat that was meant to be cut out of the paper and colored. It was up to the audience to be the artist that…
Little golden man puts classics in his shadow, stirs debate about quality of winners and losers
Kate Boswell: Forget summer and spring, my favorite time of year is Oscar season. It’s that glorious time of year when the studios bring out the best and remind audiences that the art of filmmaking isn’t dead. The stories are…
Reporters aid democracy
Democracy is a big institution. It’s also something of a hot topic these days, what with protesters in the Middle East clamoring for democratic reforms against the will of their dictators. Democracy, like any political system, is never simple. And…
Fast world spurs longings for childhood
I am the proud owner of a Cookie Monster wallet, I fall asleep with my Eeyore stuffed animal every night, I have Disney princess coloring books and a box of 96 crayons to match. You might say I am a…
