In recent weeks much has been said and felt about the handling of Black History Month at this university. To understand the importance that Black History Month holds in the hearts of blacks across America one must understand its significance. Black History Month was created to bring national attention to the contributions made by black people throughout American History. … [Read more...] about Reloading America's canon
'Confessing' silliness
The film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" is a cheesy predictable cookie cutter chick-flick. However even with those qualities or perhaps because of them it surpassed expectations. Although nothing exceptional the film kept a steady pace of humor sweetness and even a thematic message for a culture obsessed with consumerism and materialism.The film follows the insanely ditsy … [Read more...] about 'Confessing' silliness
Plan lacks key to free economy
When Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential race to John F. Kennedy he blamed his loss on a strategic mishandling of economic policy during a recession. Eager to avoid repeating his mistake the next time around Nixon changed his economic perspective and declared that "we are all Keynesians now during his 1971 reelection campaign. The economic theories of British economist … [Read more...] about Plan lacks key to free economy
'Sexting' epidemic corrupts
Nascent sexuality and technological advancement have given birth to an epidemic known as "sexting" - sending nude pictures via text message.In January three 14- and 15-year-old girls from Pennsylvania sent nude pictures of themselves to several male classmates. When the pictures were discovered on the boys' phones the girls were summarily charged with manufacturing … [Read more...] about 'Sexting' epidemic corrupts
Keynes fails to unlock economy
When Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential race to John F. Kennedy, he blamed his loss on a strategic mishandling of economic policy during a recession. Eager to avoid repeating his mistake the next time around, Nixon changed his economic perspective and declared that we are all Keynesians now during his 1971 reelection campaign. The economic theories of British economist … [Read more...] about Keynes fails to unlock economy