Opinions
Letter from the Editor: ‘Tis the Season
The holidays are a season of drastic change and upheaval from our regular lives. School comes to a close, final grades are posted. We leave college friends to reunite with […]
The End of an Era or the Beginning of the Take-Over?
Oprah Winfrey is on the move; are you prepared? Editors note: Due to the magnitude of Oprah Winfrey’s grasp on seemingly every facet of the media as well as her […]
The Relationship Caste System
The relationship caste system, commonly known as dating “out of one’s league”, is a system that most try in vain not to believe in; however, it is still widely practiced. […]
Money Doesn’t Hurt the Holidays
Often we hear that the holidays have fallen victim to commercialization and consumerism; leaving behind the true goal of the season: sharing with those you care about. To that, I […]
Torch Voices: When Journalists Ignore Politics
Dan Hamilton made some erroneous statements in last week’s Op-Ed: “When Politics Ignores Science.” It is discouraging how Hamilton makes a claim of policy look like a claim of fact. […]
Bad Holiday Gifts 2009
Given in no particular order, here are some gifts you may want to keep the receipt for: Razorba Back Shaver – $29.99: A piece of plastic that can hold a […]
What Holiday is it Anyway?
The entire holiday industry overexposes us to some of the best times of the year For many people Thanksgiving is now a distant memory and most have now set their […]
When Politics Ignores Science
America is sorely under-informed when they are voting on issues that are related to the scientific community For too long now, scientific illiteracy has negatively influenced the political process, which […]
Letter from the Editor: A Sign of Adulthood
Just a few days ago I was elated to receive an invitation to try Google Wave. Google Wave is the latest from Google and described as a tool for communication […]