The most important time of our lives is upon us; many of us are choosing careers, dating more seriously and making decisions that will impact our future. It is scary […]
Opinions
Generation selfish
Who really enjoys taking standardized tests? A test where they sit you in a quiet room and make you try and remember everything you ever learned or didn’t learn. We […]
Early holiday present
Thanksgiving. Some think of it as a break from the daily bustle to sit down and spend time with family and friends. NBA fans may now think of Thanksgiving as […]
The big gap for students
College is a privilege all of us are lucky to experience, but as the gap between the rich and poor widens, the more difficult it becomes to graduate. I am […]
Penn State scandal is disgusting
The Penn State scandal is absolutely disturbing and saddening. According to ESPN, Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football defensive coordinator, was arrested for 40 counts of molesting eight young boys. […]
Torch Voices- November 30, 2011
Dear Editor, I am writing to provide more information on President Obama’s student loan plan. The plan to offer Special Direct Loan Consolidation is limited to students who have federal […]
Taking a stance
There has undoubtedly been a social change taking place and it’s being led on college campuses across the world. Governmental litigation is beginning to echo the needs of our generation […]
Cursive writing to be a thing of the past
Handwriting is something most college students avoid whenever possible, and now the public school system is making it even easier. Many states are no longer requiring schools to teach cursive […]