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Blue-Eyed Devil: Clergy should be held to higher standard, punished accordingly

By Nicholas Pierce
Columnist
March 14, 2012

Bishop Charles Brown of the Church of God in Christ was reinstated last week to his position as chief clergyman of the New Orleans and Houston areas. Not much to see here - except that the right reverend...

 

For Thinkers Only: Rick Santorum: A true underdog story of today’s GOP

By Matthew Westfall
Columnist
March 13, 2012

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has continued to bounce back through adversity with a lacking bankroll and resources in the 2012 Republican primary. I'll admit, I harbor little praise for the ultra-conservative,...

Scum of the Girth: If Snooki can keep her baby, gay adoptions should be allowed, too

By Parker Cramer
Columnist
March 13, 2012

It rubs the lotion on its skin, and then it turns orange again. I'm talking, of course, about America's most beloved piece of Italian trash, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, who recently announced her pregnancy. Snooki...

The C-Section: Attendance policy shouldn’t pass, but isn’t awful

By Chris Grillot
Columnist
March 12, 2012

The University Faculty Senate decides your fate today. At 3 p.m., the senate will decide whether University professors will get the right to control your grade based on class attendance. I can't predict...

Share the Wealth: Occupy Wall Street Movement needs leader to reclaim relevance

By Jay Meyers
Columnist
March 12, 2012

The Occupy Wall Street movement was once a front-page story. Now, it's an afterthought in the minds of Americans. It captivated our nation, placing a spotlight on our vast income inequality, the corrosive...

For Thinkers Only: All U.S. presidents have been guilty of big money influence

By Matthew Westfall
Columnist
March 12, 2012

"The influence industry" is a term referring to the power of money in shaping public policy, landing high-profile government jobs and gaining leverage for special interests. Big money has long dominated...

Press X to Not Die: Possibility of Valve console would shake the gaming world

By Adam Arinder
Columnist
March 11, 2012

When it comes to computer gaming, nothing can beat Valve Software's online distribution service Steam. Whether it's a small, indie title or a huge, multimillion dollar blockbuster, Steam's great service...

 

Scum of the Girth: Extramarital sex not tolerated by S. Carolina GOP

By Parker Cramer
Columnist
March 11, 2012

If Justin Timberlake brought sexy back, the Laurens County Republican Party in South Carolina castrated it. This particular GOP sub-group requires its members to sign a pledge before they join, stating...

 

Head to Head: Online activism helps appeal directly to users

By David Scheuermann
Columnist
March 11, 2012

"Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come." Victor Hugo's famous words precede footage of social actions and child soldiers in a viral video that has made its rounds on social networking...

Positively Carnal: Government medical micromanagement has gone too far

By Kristi Carnahan
Columnist
March 11, 2012

There's a never-ending stream of stories regarding the government's attempts to intrude into people's lives without their consent, from Guantanamo Bay detentions to "legal" wiretapping. One of the biggest...

 

Head to Head: Viral trends overshadow domestic problems

By Marie-Therese Yokum
Columnist
March 11, 2012

I have to applaud the creative efforts of Invisible Children. The organization has proven success when it comes to creating awareness. My generation has never cared so strongly about any movement that...