Perspectives

GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer Until recently, I didn’t know much about Proposition 74, which was good because it prevented me from having any bias before I started researching this issue. Had I heard about it, I might have been swayed by a T.V. add with “The Governator” giving the big thumbs up and “Prop 74” flashing on the bottom of the screen. Not this time, however. Thanks to … [Read more...] about Embrase teachers who live to teach

In popular culture, college parties are stereotyped as being wild keggers that last until everyone passes out or the cops break down the front door. “Animal House” created a genre that continues on to this day with movies like the “American Pie” series and “Van Wilder.” The largest nationwide study to date confirms that most college students overestimate the amount of alcohol … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: AlcoholEdu benefits students

SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor On Saturday afternoon, I watched two of my friends barbecue eight huge steaks. Mouths watering, Mat tended to the not-so-lean cuts that sizzled on the grill while Adam excitedly marinated the next batch. By the time their plates were licked clean, they had probably devoured the equivalent of one medium-sized cow. It would have been an … [Read more...] about Meat-eaters don’t add to world hunger crisis

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