Archive: Feb 2011

Peace for Israel?

What does it mean to spread a message of peace in a university setting? Israel Peace Week seeks to offer information about Israel as a peaceful, democratic state of high economic caliber. Read More

Capitalism: green on more than money

Environmentalism and capitalism aren't as much at odds as some would like you to think. In fact, a true environmentalist would respect the power of the free market. Read More

Provost Charles Phelps returns to UR to discuss health care in U.S.

Provost Emeritus Charles Phelps returns to campus to talk about his recently published book called "Eight Questions You Should Ask About Our Health Care System (Even If the Answer Make You Sick)." Read More

Qaddafi still has some outs, but should worry

Muammar Qaddafi's power has for the most part eroded and the old dictator is on the run. Perhaps, however, he has a few tricks left up his sleeve. Read More

Fresh pork: why earmarks shouldn't be bashed

Earmarks are often bashed in American discourse, but they are necessary to the way American politics works for a number of reasons. Read More

Changes coming soon to UR Dining

Dining Services will be reorganizing the layout of dining halls, hours and meal plans in the future. Read More

Security update: Textbook frightens customer away

This week's security update brings you the dangers of unsecured rooms, basketball and carbon monoxide. Read More

Why U.S. media bias is still very effective

While the United States frequently criticizes the Chinese state for censorship, the American public forget that there are clear examples of bias in the American media as well. Read More

The Muslim Brotherhood is not a threat

The Muslim Brotherhood is a nonviolent organization that represents a true path to democratization for the Middle East. The American public at large seems to forget this. Read More

Israel and Iran: A call for new priorities

Iran has become the chief threat to the national security of not simply Israel but also the United States. Read More