By Emily Tarr, Senior Staff Writer The Culture Club is a forum for students to discuss their interests in people and social movements around the world. Previously known as the Sociology/Anthropology Club, this year’s members decided to rename the club in order to add a …
Revoke the Death Penalty now
According to USA Today, 10 of Ohio’s Catholic leaders, including Cincinnati’s Archbishop Dennis Schnurr and Columbus’s Bishop Frederick Campbell, have signed a statement calling for the end of the death penalty in Ohio. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Paul Pfeifer and former director of the state …
Tunisia uprising proves successful
On Dec. 17 Tunisia erupted into chaos when its citizens took to the streets to protest the civil injustices that had gone on too long. Tunisia, a country that tends to be looked upon highly by other first-world nations, boasts of liberal social norms, broad …
A southern perspective
It is that special time of year once again. Sportscenter is being shot on a city street corner, NFL Live is airing 15times a day and the Pro Bowl was just played in Hawaii, (but who really cares about that last one?). Super Bowl media …
Deifying U.S. Soldiers is Unhealthy
Along with “Support the troops,” “Honor the defenders of freedom” has become the newest hollow catchphrase that encapsulates American militarism. It can be seen on bumper stickers, T-shirts, wristbands and other media slogans. When I think about groups devoted to defending the rights and freedoms …
Our View
In the past week, Egypt’s government has ordered Internet service providers to disconnect Egyptians to the Internet, preventing a wider spread of coverage of protests calling for the end of President Mubarak’s 30-year reign. Cell phone service has also been shut down, with the TV …