Girls in bunny suits as American as apple pie
Last weekend I experienced my first American Halloween, and I have to say, I am a huge fan. My previous Halloween experiences involved trick-or-treating around the streets near my house and then (in elementary school) going to the Halloween school…
Putting gay marriage in perspective
So the New York State government rejects same-sex marriage by eight votes, thus each and every gay New Yorker is disappointed. That’s the story, right? We’re all flailing in the streets being fabulously despondent? Not so fast. What about those…
American oil reserves can solve broken economy
Many of you claim to be smart, logical thinkers and yet you allow yourselves to be played. The problems with the economy and national security that we face can easily be solved. Think about it. We are sitting on a…
He Said – 12/4/09
When it comes to relationships, I believe that interracial relationships can be just as difficult as homosexual relationships in the United States. They often do not work out because of the pressure from family and friends. People who you don’t…
Drill, baby, drill a temporary Band-Aid
Last year, the prospect of increased domestic drilling became an important issue in the presidential campaign. The right generally claimed that the added drilling would help to eliminate dependence on foreign oil and create a boon of new jobs. The…
She Said – 12/4/09
Interracial relationships can be tricky, to say the least. Some may argue that interracial relationships don’t work because one person cannot understand the partner’s culture. Others are too afraid of the reactions of their peers, including their family and friends….
Letter to the Editor – 11/06/09
To The Editor:Who would distribute dozens of T-shirts quoting a rapist at an anti-rape event? If your answer was "nobody," you would be mistaken. On Oct. 27, the Women’s Center held their annual "Take Back the Night." These events are…
She Said – 11/06/09
There are several things you should ask yourself if you catch your significant other looking through your texts. One might be, why would they go through them? Have you been acting suspicious? Are you flirtatious? Do you get texts at…
He Said – 11/06/09
An inbox full of messages is never a good idea around grabby hands. This pertains to when you are in a relationship and your significant other goes through your text messages and reads them without asking for your permission first….
Staff Editorial – Time for change
General education requirements; they are both boon and bane of a liberal arts education. While they are often a topic of hatred amongst students trying to fill credit requirements, they can also be a gateway to a minor, second major,…
