by Brad Matthews ‘11 In California, a new debate on marijuana is going on, raging like a forest fire. Proposition 19 is a referendum that proposes allowing anyone 21 and older to cultivate a small amount of marijuana and permit adult consumption in private so long as minors are not present. It also permits cities to regulate and tax sales. … Read More
by Arjun Singh ‘12 On September 11, 2001, the terrorist group al-Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 innocent people in a series of coordinated suicide attacks. In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy, Americans rightfully were outraged. Although this anger could be seen as reasonable at that time due to the many casualties, now, nine years later, it still persists. However, … Read More
by Ellen Kirkness ‘12 The chart topping single “Love the Way You Lie” by Eminem, featuring Rihanna, has swept the country in a matter of weeks, yet it is no longer only the song which is taking breaths away. The music video, which premiered on MTV August 5, stars Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan living in an abusive relationship. Throughout … Read More
by Rebecca Stussman ‘12 Yesterday, driving innocently home from a grueling day of school, I was almost rear-ended. Was I texting while driving? Was I speeding? Was I reading a book or even listening to the radio? No. I was slowing down to avoid getting my picture snapped by one of those delightful, picturesque speed cameras, which are now in … Read More
by Hannah Stokes ‘11 It was an embarrassing day for both Congress and Stephen Colbert on September 30, when the television host showed up on Capitol Hill to give “expert testimony” on immigration. When the moment finally arrived for Colbert to address Congress, he couldn’t resist making jokes, which made light of an issue that deserves complete seriousness and detracted … Read More