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In Defense of Dialogue and Dissent

On Feb. 27, the day before the College Republicans event, professors Manuel Hassassian and Edward Kaufman led a discussion on campus entitled 'The Role of Israeli and Palestinian Civil Society in Peace Building.' Although members of the press attended thi

Free Speech Allows for Open Debate Among Students

First and foremost, the College Republicans would like to state unequivocally that in no way was Tuesday's event meant as an attack on anyone. Our sole purpose was to discuss Islamic extremism in an open and intellectual manner per our First Amendment rig

Hate Speech is Irresponsible

I offer my humble words to our First Amendment, which grants us the right to freedom of speech. I apologize, First Amendment, on behalf of the people who abuse you and use you as an excuse to generate hate and enmity.

Increase School Spirit

Recently, there have been a lot of things said in regard to the upcoming Campus Events Referendum, but not all of it has been true. As a member of Associate Student's Office of Student Services, I would like to help clarify what the Campus Events Referend

Reevaluate the Expectation to Tip Severs

When was the last time that you tipped the trash man? The mail man? How about Bill Gates? Or even Steve Jobs? All of these people provide a service. Whether it is picking up trash, transporting mail, creating revolutionary machines or allowing us a tempor

Take Advantage of Office Hours

We college students usually get the class syllabus the first day of class. Most of us glance through it looking at when the midterms and finals are and what we'll have to read. Many people, more than you would think, don't even give a second glance to one

There Is Such Thing As a Stupid Question

Have you ever had your professor take weeks to respond to your e-mail or just not respond at all? It was probably because your e-mail was impolite, or perhaps you asked a stupid question. In all likelihood it was both. A recent New York Times article hi

Partisan Politics Rethought

The debate over abortion and gay marriage has completely taken over the political arena, so here is an oversimplified, compromising solution. Democrats, give up your pro-choice beliefs and Republicans give up your antigay polices.

On-Campus Study Areas: Extreme Makeovers Needed

Since the decision to expand the Student Center was put into action, I have, for the most part, accepted the inevitable fate of our school. Although obvious inconveniences remain, I realize that the expansion is a necessity and it just so happens that cu

Holocaust Denier Punished

Amid the chaos that has erupted throughout the world over the question of free speech, a new controversy has sprung up in the country of Austria, where British historian David Irving was arrested for publicly denying the Holocaust.

How to Avoid Dreaded Roommate Drama

Living off campus with other students is an important part of your college experience and a good way to save money. But let's face it: Living with other people sucks.

The ‘Penis Fly Trap’ Turns Predators Into Prey

South African women will potentially face a more secure future with the recent invention of what ABC News calls the 'penis fly trap.' Baffled by the unfortunately high incidence of HIV/AIDS among women of her nation

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