Perspectives

Ben TexterContributing Writer In terms of Judaism and Christianity, Abraham was an upstanding man of faith. The story of the near-sacrifice of his son, Isaac, is universally recognized as being a classic example of a pure and untarnished faith. For anyone unfamiliar with the story, it is found in Genesis 22. In the passage, God orders Abraham to sacrifice his one and only son, … [Read more...] about Taking actions based on perceived words of God

Nick BundraContributing Writer “I hear you talk the talk, but I don’t see you walk the walk, and I still don’t believe a thing you say,” sang Trevor Keith of Face to Face. The quote is indicative of the major criticism of Christianity: that its adherents fail to practice what they preach. I agree with Keith. Interestingly, this criticism was first voiced by Paul of the New … [Read more...] about Giving a dollar does not make you a Christian

James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor If a tree falls in a forest and there’s nobody there to witness it, does it make a sound? Similarly, if a delusional sports league cancels its season and nobody was paying attention, does anybody care? Last week, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman canceled the 2004-2005 season for good — the first time a major sports league … [Read more...] about Killing NHL teams in the South would benefit the league

Jessica Blackstock Staff Writer We all see it every year — the $90 charge that appears on our student bill with nothing but the words SGA fee written next to it. After seeing it, we all do the mental math and try to think for what the school needs an extra $200,000. They already charge us the cost of a new luxury vehicle to come here, so why the extra $90? Well friends, that … [Read more...] about SGA splurges for jackets

Daniel JohnsonArt Editor Where are you going for Spring Break? Skiing, sunning, drinking? Yeah, me neither. Do you feel bitter at all of your friends for visiting exotic places without you? Well, here’s the perfect solution — a Spring Break prank. If you are bitter like me, there is no better mode of good-hearted retribution than a little practical joke. Pranks are one of the … [Read more...] about Not going anywhere for break? Try a prank