February 3, 2012

Omega lacks remorse Last week’s front-page article entitled “’Out of control’ party forces changing alcohol attitudes” takes a tone that seems inconsistent with the reality of life on this campus. Furthermore, there is much about the incident in question that begs further explanation and exploration. …

Ya know, pro wrestling is fun By the time one gets to college, it becomes very obvious there is a difference between what is “cool” and what is “popular,” with cool being a subjective standard that seems to change from social circle to social circle …

Bookstores & e-books A recent New York Times piece highlighted the ongoing battle between Barnes & Noble and Amazon.                    The author, Julie Bosman, discussed the former’s recent monopoly on the print-edition market, thanks in large part to the fall of Borders last year. Yet despite …

Be responsible with chalk art I enjoy chalk drawings. Chalk is fun, easy to use, nostalgically childish, and its temporary nature gives you societal permission to draw and write things where you otherwise could not. When I went on college tours, I thought it was …

Letter to the Editors This letter is written in response to a column in last week’s issue about the passing of Joe Paterno: Once I read the headline “Paterno deserves respect, not hatred from public,” I thought I had somehow picked up a copy of …

Appreciate the troops’ sacrifices Jack Anderson Throughout this political campaigning and past holiday season, an element of the American civic duty has been shamefully overlooked. By the start of this year, thousands of troops have come home having spent years fighting in the unforgiving landscape …