Welcome to the voluntary "Nineteen Eighty-Four."George Orwell's epic novel, published June 1949, gave Americans an early look at the potential scope of government surveillance and power.Sixty years later,...

The University's faculty, staff and students may have to adjust their holiday calendars with the recent proposal of Faculty Senate Resolution 08-16 — "Establishment of Memorial Day as a Holiday for...

The innate nature of women in society to nurture has decreased and has been replaced by a more competitive attitude.Many women no longer wish for a house with a white picket fence, three beautiful children...

The difference between rappers and car insurance salesmen may be blurring.It goes without saying that Lil' Wayne's influence is one of the most far reaching in today's popular culture. He is a one-man...

AIX EN PROVENCE, FRANCE — Dealing with the bureaucratic processes or shuffling through the crowded corridors of Lockett Hall, it's easy to curse the University system. And while Europe has a reputation...

"1989."Twenty years ago, Public Enemy simultaneously altered the faces of hip-hop culture and mainstream culture with its smash hit, "Fight the Power." The song has since evolved into the standard for...

A debate is waging over how — and occasionally whether — the government should react to the financial crisis. The decisions they make in the coming weeks will have profound impacts on our prosperity...

In Khandahar, Afghanistan, the guardians of a holy relic face a tough decision.Since 1768, the Akhundzada family has been tasked with guarding the Cloak of Mohammed, supposedly woven for and worn by the...

Wisconsin is notorious for lenient drunken driving laws. It's the only state in which the first offense for operating while intoxicated is not even a misdemeanor. In response to this perceived need to...

All non-TOPS-having, Pell Grant-dependent students at the University, read on.President Obama's economic stimulus package will help you stimulate the economy, even as you find jobs to earn a little extra...

It's finally happened.Sports have fallen victim to the politically correct masses.Roughly three weeks ago, the Covenant School — a Dallas area high school — defeated the Dallas Academy in a...

Louisiana is no exception to the budget shopping that accompanies the slowing economy.Retailers are offering discounts to keep their doors open.One Louisiana institution has consistently offered its products...