Perspectives

I don’t know exactly what it is about the ABC Family show “Greek” that completely enthralls me, but last summer I uncharacteristically became victim to an obsession with its surprisingly compelling content. For a television series encompassing a plot about sorority and fraternity life — a topic I have feverishly contested for years — “Greek” enraptured me far too quickly. … [Read more...] about Greek life contradicts Pep’s ideals Lindsey Boerma Perspectives Editor

Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor The battle about whether to publish ”The Jewel of Medina,” a historical fiction novel depicting the prophet Mohammed’s marriage to a prepubescent girl, has opened a new and unusually clear front in the war between liberty and security. Nuance is vital, but, in the sometimes ugly and often simplistic struggle between freedom of speech and … [Read more...] about Islam novel wins for free speech 

Graphic Staff   Today marks the seventh anniversary of one of the most tragic events in United States history — the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. For our generation in particular, the incident signified an instigation of political awareness and worldly controversy to which we were previously not exposed. Now, as we reflect on this event that sparked a war still being fought … [Read more...] about Anniversary recalls true American unity

Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor Federal agents swarmed the factory, screaming incomprehensibly at panicked, racially segregated workers. Caucasian and African American coworkers applauded as 595 undocumented workers were shackled. Most were hauled to a detention center 200 miles away.  Agents did not provide workers with counsel or families with the location of their … [Read more...] about Enforcing borders best for immigrants, natives

Paul StanfordStaff Writer Despite the fact that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is best known as a killer robot from the future, he remains responsible for maintaining one of the largest economies in the world.   Schwarzenegger has implemented policies and personal mantras to keep the state’s money in check. He practices his own new rule of rejecting legislation … [Read more...] about Train for California on the wrong track