Perspectives

Brian ChatwinStaff Writer Sometimes it’s better to be a statesman than a president. A statesman sacrifices short term political gain for the good of the country. As John McCain stares into the mirror every morning, he should be thinking that he can be a better statesman than a president.McCain thinks he should be the next president. He thinks the country owes him. It was McCain … [Read more...] about McCain is past his presidential prime for election

Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Hillary Clinton is the Democratic front-runner by a hair. Trailing close is Barack Obama — young, fresh and loaded for bear. But it is too early to tell which Democrat will win the nomination.One way to predict who will win the nomination is to follow the money. Although Clinton has raised more funds, money is pouring in for Obama … [Read more...] about Obama gives Clinton a run for her money in the 2008 Election

Staff Ed “Professors say laptops interrupt class,” according to an article in last week’s Graphic, exposing yet another debate in the academic community. Should professors ban laptops in their individual classes, to increase the students’ attention and ultimately their grades? Because students are affecting their own grade by misusing laptops, they should be able to do what … [Read more...] about Laptop responsibility on students

Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor I’m not much of a gamer. There is something about staring at a screen all day that just doesn’t seem healthy. But that’s where our technology-happy society is these days. I mean, without sitting in front of this screen, I would probably be typing this on one of those old IBM Selectric Typewriters.I have fond memories of some after-school … [Read more...] about Wii gets physical with gaming

Marc ChoquettePerspectives Editor A revolution is occurring across college campuses everywhere. No, it’s not the revolution your parents dug in the 60s. I’m referring to the Apple revolution— or, “Apple-ution.”It seems Generation Y, as we are called, ushered in this change. College students are seen by many to be the barometers of what is hip these days, which is strange since … [Read more...] about Apple has roped in the iGeneration