Affecting political policy warrants public display Students on campuses all across the United States have lost the zeal for frontline action of generations past by not using their power to […]
Opinions
Going All In
Televised poker events often give a false sense that the odds are in the players’ favor. In reality though, they definitely are not. Texas Hold ‘Em has become the most […]
Kanye, Why So Mean?
Kanye West is one of today’s musical geniuses.
The former hip-hop producer turned multi-platinum artist has influenced and collaborated with artists Fall out Boy, Jamie Foxx, Jay-Z, Sting, John Mayer, and Janet Jackson. The Chicago native even has time to open a restaurant chain, Fatburger, and create a clothing line called Pastelle. He even brought back tacky male 80s fashions.
Even though West is a super talented and eclectic guy, he is also a huge jerk. Most people would agree that Kanye is a bit on the mean-spirited side; however, I think there is a method to his meanness.
Your Story
This week Ferris celebrates homecoming. A weeklong series of performances and buildup to Saturday’s football game, homecoming is an American tradition that this year will serve to continue to recognize […]
The Boob-tube Blues
Watching too much TV could mean you’re sad I know I’m battling a case of the blues when I stare at the television screen for hours. Several studies have shown […]
Health Care: The Bismarck Model
Part two of a six part series analyzing the healthcare systems of various countries around the world Through studying the Bismarck system of health care over the past few weeks, […]
The Big FAT Truth
The impression we make by our physical appearance may or may not be by choice. People observe some physical characteristic and then, either knowingly or not, associate personality traits with the ones they can see.
Neon hair and facial piercings commonly convey non-conformity. Those who wear glasses are associated with the characteristic of intelligence. There are other blatant aspects of appearance though that are not cosmetic and cannot be so easily changed.
Letter from the Editor: Life After College
Until recently, my post-graduation plan had been simply the obligatory “get a job and pay off student debt”. I say until recently because I’ve spent the last week and a […]
The Health Care Debate
Part one of a six part series analyzing international health care systems Editor’s note: This is the first article in a six part series analyzing the health care systems of […]
