Perspectives

Lindsey BoermaPerspectives Editor Recently, I came across a friend who had never “Googled” his name before. As someone who far too often types her name into the Web giant’s search engine, basking in the glory of my online accomplishments, I found this to be an extraordinarily scandalous fact. Whether regarding such frivolous intrigues or more substantial news, the Internet … [Read more...] about Tech wave bursts into political venues 

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

  By Ian McNabStaff Writer         Sitting in an overcrowded lecture hall, unable to pry me eyes away from the endless entertainment of other people’s laptop screens and fighting to stay warm thanks to the excessive misuse of the air conditioning system, I’ve seemingly found myself in another depressing display at attempted education.             Only this time, the laptop … [Read more...] about The Free Speech Symposium They Kept Quiet

STAFF EDITORIAL Graduation is around the corner and the Graphic editors would like to help the seniors escape from the lurking reality that college is, in fact, over and the coming final exams will be their last. We have chosen some of the finest, and not so fine, moments of your college career. So please take a moment as we reminisce through the top ten most memorable aspects … [Read more...] about A top 10 farewell for graduating seniors

MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor As the final days of the semester approach, there comes a time to start making some serious life decisions, a time when we step outside of ourselves for once and think about our collective futures as a new generation of Americans comes of age. Still, much of what we talk about on a daily basis is whether or not to take that entry-level job. For … [Read more...] about Generation Y: Wake-up call badly needed