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. […]
Opinions
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 […]
Savor the Day, Not the Dollar
Shopping early in the morning on black Friday is more than a waste of time Black Friday represents the materialistic side of American society that shows its true colors on […]
Last Week Woes
The last few weeks of the semester can be a real beast After a much needed scholastic interlude, it is easy to fall prey to a mean case of the […]