Perspectives

KELLY DAVIESStaff Writer Afghanistan made history Sunday with its first parliamentary and local elections in more than 30 years. You might have glanced at the headlines or heard it on the radio, maybe read a word or two about it and moved on. But beyond the headline, I see a story about the young heroes who risked their lives for freedom and progress. Twelve million people … [Read more...] about Young voters make history in Afghan elections

CHRIS SEGALPerspectives Editor U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton ruled recently that the Pledge of Allegiance “violates schoolchildren’s right to be free from a coercive requirement to affirm God.” This ruling puts the case back on track for another round in the Supreme Court. Doctor, attorney and atheist activist Michael Newdow filed multiple lawsuits in 2002 to take the … [Read more...] about Swear allegiance to our flag

KIERA SCHOLTENStaff Writer I was told as a child that too much sugar was bad for me. Though I wasn’t exactly sure why, it didn’t matter because I didn’t get to choose my food anyway. I needed permission to eat things like dessert or snacks. My parents have since let me make my own decisions regarding what goes into my body, but it seems I may now have others to instruct … [Read more...] about Lawmakers are involved in private health issues

ANDREW RICHDALEStaff Writer As a high school freshman, I was involved in a program at a Baptist church in Florida that had the primary goal of converting individuals in need. Before going out into the community, we learned tactics and strategies to maximize the volume of conversions. On one occasion, my group leader told me to witness to a homeless man by handing him a track, … [Read more...] about Organizations should not focus on conversions