Perspectives

By Rudabeh Shahbazi Assistant Perspectives Editor The day my father came to see my new apartment had to be the night a homeless man collapsed on the sidewalk below my fifth story window, where he continued his drinking rampage, violently screaming obscenities at the top of his lungs, echoing through the streets and up my building.  People yelled back at him to shut up. We … [Read more...] about Schizophrenia: Inner demons contribute to the homeless plight

By JJ Bowman Associate Editor Lately, I’ve tried to figure out why I play Ping Pong as if the fate of humankind rested on the outcome. I am not athletically gifted. My Little League average hovered anywhere between .000 and .093. My doctor once looked at my feet and laughed out loud, explaining to me I walk like a pigeon. And I still have a difficult time making it up a … [Read more...] about Sports: The ticket to a great future

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

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

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