Perspectives

SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor The Internal Revenue Service recently sent a letter to the Graphic. How nice of them to think of us. I saw the envelope on the news desk and read the notice: “YOUNG PEOPLE MUST REPORT TAX CHEATS TO THE I.R.S. IT IS YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY.” Serious business, I’d say. I read on, (back in lowercase font) “If a family member is living beyond their … [Read more...] about Patriotism redefined by the IRS

ASHTON ELLISContributing Writer In a generation of giants, Benjamin Franklin towered over the American landscape like few politicians have since. The holder of an honorary doctorate from Oxford could claim many titles: scientist, college president, founder of the first public library and volunteer fire department. It was his work as a statesman though, that solidified his place … [Read more...] about Remember America’s leaders

JIM COHENStaff Writer Over the winter break, college students across the United States received a lump of coal in their stockings as the U.S. Congress voted to increase the rate that interest is charged to student loan programs. In an attempt to reverse more than four years of irresponsible spending, the Republican party’s coiffeurs have decided to cut spending across many … [Read more...] about Students fall victim to unfair rise in loan rates

RACHEL JOHNSONStaff Writer As evidenced by the Facebook controversy earlier this year, drinking is a highly debated topic between college students and university administrators. Across the United States, schools come down on students who violate rules concerning the consumption of alcohol. Groups, most notably Greek organizations, have been shut down because of their refusal to … [Read more...] about Bible study meets for pint of beer overseas

STAFF EDITORIAL Who saw the thong on the steps on lower campus last week?  How about the damage to classrooms all over campus, such as the Business Division that has a hole punched in one of the walls? Furniture and other school property in dorm buildings has been broken, and a general lack of respect for the campus has been on display lately. Spilled food and drinks and half … [Read more...] about Students leave Pep a mess