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Getting the youth vote
It is widely known that young people are a group prone to political apathy. While Obama’s candidacy in 2008 led to an increase in political engagement, ultimately the trend remains — young voters are less likely to vote than older ones. Yet here at UR, impressive efforts are being undertaken to reverse this trend. This […]
Ed Observers
The confessions of a Facebook addict
Few holidays generate as interesting a Facebook News Feed as Halloween. Beyond Halloween party invitations and status updates, there is the wide variety of fascinating photos — groups of friends costumed, posed and in character, the odd baby-dressed-as-a-pumpkin photo and of course, the documentation of drunk and scantily-clad Fraternity Quad mayhem. For a frequent Facebook […]
Op-Eds
The real American Express: the government
This past Saturday, I attended the Republican Rally on campus. The rally was replete with refreshments, American flags and great candidates. Of those candidates, one really impressed me with his speech. His name was Joe DioGuardi. As a CPA that had been in Congress during President Reagan’s second term, DioGuardi was our lone, but well-qualified, […]
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Separation of federal government and state
Think about it: Would one federal department be more efficient at telling Americans how to get the best possible education? Or would dealing with education on a state, local or even personal level get the job done just as well, if not substantially better? How would an all-powerful “mastermind” know what works best for Lorain, […]
Op-Eds
The proof is in the pudding: 2010 is not 1934
The Republicans have won back the House of Representatives in this election, and the Democratic majority in the Senate is so narrow that nothing will get done. It is important to know why this occurred. Conservatives will say it was a referendum on President Obama and a huge rejection of his “big government” philosophy. Many […]
Editorial Boards
Arm UR Security
It’s a very sad but reoccurring fact that it usually takes a tragedy to make people realize security should be stronger, whether it’s 9/11 leading to vital changes in airport security or the Virginia Tech massacre revealing lapses in that university’s security system. A crisis anything like the Virgina Tech massacre seems unlikely, but that’s […]
Editorial Boards
No guns for security
UR Security has pushed recently for the opportunity to receive training and equipment similar to that of a police officer. While certain aspects of this effort seem valid — security officers do need to be receiving more training and perhaps equipping themselves with self-defense tools such as pepper spray — it is not prudent or […]
Sex and the CT
Orgasms: animal kingdom style
Ever wondered how a Blue Whales like in the sea bed? This week, Sex & the City dives into the animal kingdom and uncovers our deepest curiosities about animal sex. Read More
Ed Observers
The apparent paradox of weekend life
At UR, perhaps one of the greatest attractions to students is the vibrant student life that is continuously occupying campus. Apart from the generally substantial class load, most students are involved in one or more student organizations, and many more hold jobs on top of that. Nearly every weekday features some new lecture or campus […]
Op-Eds
Israel should be seen as a legitimate state
At UR, articles are being written with the intent of promulgating an anti-Israel agenda. The latest example is in an article regarding Israel’s status in the international community. People have freedom of speech, but when the information presented is not factual, others must speak out. The author of a recent article, “Israel must be held […]