Published on September 19th, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
Late-night cram sessions are not foreign to college students, and neither is the resulting groggy aftermath of such sessions. With this in mind, reaching for an energy drink or cup of coffee for a burst of …... Read More →Published on September 6th, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
Education in America is in a state of decay. With damaging policies like No Child Left Behind, (NCLB) we continue to fall lower in the global rankings of math, science and reasoning. America continues to voice …... Read More →Published on August 21st, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
In an era of online universities and their reputation of being nothing more than worthless degree mills, Gov. Rick Perry’s executive order to establish Western Governors University: Texas, an online nonprofit university, rightfully warrants caution and …... Read More →Published on July 13th, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
The University of Houston’s smiling banners and website tell me we’re Tier One. And, with overflowing Cougar spirit, I am more than ready to believe and accept that fact. The added respect and prestige is a …... Read More →Published on July 1st, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
Once again, another Middle Eastern dictator is being asked to step down, whether it is under the aim of a rifle or under promise of peace. As one of the oldest countries in the world, Syria’s …... Read More →Published on June 15th, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
Battles and wars have often begun with a few mistakes and instances of miscommunication on both sides, and the battle between universities and fraternities is no exception. In the instances when fraternities might have gone too …... Read More →Published on April 27th, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
Honesty is often regarded as a rather underappreciated virtue in politics, with half-truths, clever word play and sting words taking a prominent place in political culture, speech and debate. There will always be a certain distrust …... Read More →Published on April 15th, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
In late 2008 at MacArthur Middle School in Berkley, Ill., Safoorah Khan was fired after taking 19 days of unpaid leave against the school district’s permission to make a pilgrimage to Mecca. Khan complained of religious …... Read More →Published on April 4th, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
Religious freedom is considered one of America’s greatest virtues, but there are times when we are forced to recognize that some rights protections go too far — to the point where they overstep public and logical …... Read More →Published on April 1st, 2011 | by Marcus Smith
In South Dakota and other state legislatures, bills are being passed which would require women seeking an abortion to get a consultation at a center and sign a statement saying they have waited 72 hours before …... Read More →
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