By JJ Bowman Associate Editor “Oedipus is traveling to Thebes at 2.81 kilometers per hour. King Laius left for Thebes from the same spot 18 hours before, and he is traveling at .47 kph. Assuming Thebes is 52 kilometers from their starting point, how far will Oedipus be from Thebes before he fulfills the awful prophesy of Tiresias and kills his own father?” Welcome to the new … [Read more...] about Adding up Great Books reform
Perspectives
Oh, Canada
Our northern neighbor surmounts old stereotypes .By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor Some people know the second largest country in the world for its breathtaking landscapes, natural resources, tolerance and diversity. But more often in the United States, my peers meet the knowledge of my Canadian citizenship with mockery. Clearly, as the American logic goes, … [Read more...] about Oh, Canada
Elderly drivers risk road safety
By Jordan Morris Perspectives Editor Securing a driver’s license is considered a milestone in life. It marks a breakthrough in teenage independence, responsibility and expectations of maturity. But once behind the wheel, these young drivers assume a social reputation that totters between careless and utterly clueless. To the chagrin of these novice drivers, statistics support … [Read more...] about Elderly drivers risk road safety
Celebs back good causes too
By Elice GiorgioneStaff Writer It’s no secret that Hollywood celebrities are quite active in the political, social and environmental arenas of our nation, often speaking out for or against critical issues that are germane to the world today. This supplementary role that so many actors, musicians and sports figures have assumed is perhaps even akin to that of a politician in a … [Read more...] about Celebs back good causes too
Should sodomy laws be overturned?
Con: Laws prohibiting same-sex relations are within the rights of state sovereignty.By J. Douglas StevensAssistant Opinions Editor Two men were jailed overnight for breaking the Homosexual Conduct Law which bans oral and anal sex between people of the same gender in the state of Texas. The two did not plan to lead a gay rights movement, but their case has sparked a revival of … [Read more...] about Should sodomy laws be overturned?