Perspectives

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

JOHN DENNISTONStaff Writer This past Sunday’s four-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks brings pause to observe another crucial yet silent milestone in America’s response to terrorism. As of June 7, the time elapsed since Sept. 11 has surpassed the span of America’s involvement in World War II, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the final surrender at Tokyo Bay. The … [Read more...] about War on terrorism taking place in Iraq serves as the crucible for our generation

SHANNON KELLYAssistant Perspectives Editor The Federal Emergency Manage-ment Agency has been a main target of Katrina relief criticism. As part of the Department of Homeland Security, the organization is responsible for the government’s response to any national emergency or disaster. Because most people are holding the government responsible for the disappointing relief efforts … [Read more...] about State should share the blame for  delayed responses

MICHAEL BROWNContributing Writer Generally, when one mentions the words fraternity or sorority to the average person, they immediately think of binge drinking, drugs or buying friends. This is not to say that they shouldn’t associate those things with Greek life. In truth, that is what many of the Greeks take part in. Despite the existence of pros and cons with Greek college … [Read more...] about Christian frats are not needed to praise Jesus

KIERA SCHOLTENLiving Assistant Is it still really about color? The slow federal response for Hurricane Katrina victims has caused some to criticize the government because many of those affected are black. I find it hard to believe that this could be overtly, or even covertly, a racially motivated issue. Although racism has certainly not been defeated, I do not believe that we … [Read more...] about Blame game impedes help in wake of Katrina