Perspectives

­­­  In the slightly edited words of Jack Black in "School of Rock I like to hug — is that a crime?" Common sense laughs and says no but last issue's article on hug abuse would say otherwise. Since when has hugging become a crime? Well apparently since the newly elected hug police Brendan Fereday started writing tickets. In his article Fereday states that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Why I need hugs

What does it mean to live every day as if it were your last? In the search for meaning and purpose in life should we turn to this cliché and drain our bank accounts on mindless self-fulfillment? Should we tell our friends and family we won't be with them for much longer? If we were to truly "live every day as if it were our last we would probably end up with no friends, … [Read more...] about How to live life on the edge

Every year more than 50000 new students enter law school. However prospective law students should be aware that recent investigation suggests the likelihood of law employment is significantly decreasing. Before considering law school interested students will find it worthwhile to read a recent New York Times article. It cites a Northwestern Law study that shows a loss of 15000 … [Read more...] about Law schools enroll while law jobs dwindle

There seems to be a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the newly instated Multicultural Graduation Celebration Ceremony. But why? The greatest concern in regard to this ceremony is deeply rooted in a misconception. The idea that this ceremony will promote a climate of racial division among students is gravely misled. On the contrary the nature of such a ceremony will reinforce … [Read more...] about Multi-cultural graduation ceremony necessary