Madeleine O’Neill Hanna Rosin’s book, “The End of Men,” has launched a new debate about whether or not the era of male dominance is over. Rosin points out that American women make up a greater percentage of the workforce, earn 60 percent of all college …
When a friend votes Romney
Adair Creach Life is moving along just fine, and suddenly the unthinkable happens — you discover that your friend is a Romney/Ryan supporter. It may seem like your world has stopped turning, but don’t worry; there is hope for both you and your friend. The …
Libertarian doles out reality check
Bryce Benefield In 2008, the Democratic Party took the legislative branch of our nation by storm in what I like to call the “anti-Bush” election. Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid were the respective leaders of the House and Senate, while the executive branch of …
On the lighter side…
Men found in possession of primates in their pants What do you typically pack in your suitcase? Some t-shirts, jeans and maybe a swimsuit? How about a primate? On Monday Sept. 10 three United Arab Emirates nationals were stopped by security guards at Delhi’s Indira …
Neuroscience department restructures major
Wyatt Smith Features Editor The neuroscience department is altering the structure of its major, according to Neuroscience Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology, Amy Jo Stavnezer. The major will be divided into three specialized tracks, each focusing on a specific branch in the field …
Obama’s popularity surges following DNC
Polls indicate a four-point boost for Obama following the Democratic National Convention Ian Benson Viewpoints Editor According to a new poll from CNN/ORC International, President Obama has 52 percent of the vote and Gov. Mitt Romney has 46 percent. Prior to the Democratic National Convention, …