Art by Brooke MuschottBreast cancer slogans, ranging from the mildly catchy to the completely inane, were everywhere this past month, as October is officially the month of breast cancer awareness. And this is a great thing; breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, will affect about 12 percent of U.S. women during their lifetime. Nothing but good can come from … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer: Save Women, Not Boobs
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Women: Stop Apologizing, Be Confident
Art by Christine NelsonI was 4 years old during the 2000 presidential election, and quite fascinated with the concept of becoming a U.S. president. At 4, it doesn’t seem like such an insurmountable task to run a country, as I was perfectly proficient running the country of Beanie Babies in my bedroom. It wasn’t more than two seconds after I told my kindergarten … [Read more...] about Women: Stop Apologizing, Be Confident
Instability in Ukraine Leads to Soviet Nostalgia
Art by Christine NelsonWhat if you found out there are hundreds of people in Eastern Europe who sincerely miss the Soviet Union (USSR) and the regime’s dictator Joseph Stalin? What if you found out that, as stated in the Aug. 19, 2011 News Republic article, “Why are so many Russians Nostalgic for the USSR” by Nathan Pippenger, 39 percent of Russians call the … [Read more...] about Instability in Ukraine Leads to Soviet Nostalgia
Push Past Political Passivity
Art by Peau PorotesanoPolitical passivity for this generation is the easy option. It’s often accepted that “liking” or posting something establishes one’s political agenda, and that’s all that is necessary for involvement. Some may feel that politics are too divisive or that there’s too much going on to understand the truth behind it all, … [Read more...] about Push Past Political Passivity
Digital Age Threatens Intelligent Thought
Art by Brooke MuschottAs a child, I was fortunate to have my mother read to me each night. From C.S. Lewis to E.B. White, I learned to love stories and began to read voraciously. Instead of going to bed at night, I would spend hours trying to finish books I had just received that day. These days it’s hard to find a spare moment to crack open a book that’s not for … [Read more...] about Digital Age Threatens Intelligent Thought