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Labeling free speech

A federal judge recently blocked new FDA measures to put graphic warning labels on cigarette packs. What constitutional grounds did he rule on and what are the implications?

By Daniel O'Connor | November 9, 2011

The challenge of Christian conservatism

Conservatism is one thing, Christianity another. The balance is important.

By John Gaylord | November 9, 2011

The month of the moustache

Moustaches and beards can be observed on typically clean-shaven males. That’s right; “No Shave November” has officially commenced.

By Isabelle Novak | November 8, 2011

Conservatives should be tired of defending the indefensible

Conservatives have a recent history of reflexively defending things that should be indefensible.

By Will Munsil | November 8, 2011

An open letter to Occupy Wall Street from the 1 percent

Hanging out in the park in between classes looking like you just walked out of the pages of an Urban Outfitters catalogue doesn’t count as protesting.

By Ben Karris | November 8, 2011

Breast cancer awareness photographs deemed ‘pornographic’ by Facebook

Recent Facebook censoring breast cancer of photos does more harm than good and shows our societal views of the human body are skewed.

By Tessa Ferguson | November 8, 2011

Palestinian bid to UN is smokescreen

Palestine’s bid for acceptance to the U.N. is an attempt to circumvent diplomacy and honest negotiations.

By Page Gerrick | November 7, 2011

Why shirk your civic duty?

Civic responsibility and civic duty are words that are thrown around a typical US Government course, but what do they mean?

By Arselia Gales | November 7, 2011

Career crisis: Which path to choose

We’re going to need to find a real job eventually. Should we place too much emphasis on our job or work enough to just get by?

By Lindsay Welnick | November 7, 2011

The generation of entitlement, brought to you by our parents

Whether they like it or not, today’s college students have earned themselves the name, “The Entitled Generation.” Psychologists point the finger at parents, teachers and coaches.

By Jake Adler | November 7, 2011

No samples for you

Care for a sample? Not if you’re a journalist. Journalistic standards highlight a disproportionate societal emphasis on the giving and receiving of gifts.

By Alex Gregory | November 6, 2011

Dippin’ Dots serve wisdom

As some of our favorite childhood chains like Dippin’ Dots begin to close, there’s a lesson we can all learn.

By Emilie Eaton | November 6, 2011

Add your health to your priority list

Do you have time to be healthy in college? It may not be as difficult as you think.

By Emily Schwartz | November 6, 2011

The cost of fame

Move over, Kim. The scandalous spotlight is all Bieber’s now.

By Ashley Haines | November 6, 2011

The hidden costs of daylight 'saving' time

Arizona isn’t afraid to go against the grain, and we should be proud!

By David Colthart | November 3, 2011

Take this lollipop

One interactive movie application on Facebook sheds a new and disturbing light on the dangers of social media.

By Britni Adams | November 3, 2011

Dealing with the peace process in the Middle East

If we approach peace negotiations with an open mind and respect for each other, we may just be able to get a solution.

By Brittany Morris | November 3, 2011

Does anybody want to watch a car crash?

Reality TV shows are one of the most popular forms of entertainment in our society, but how much is too much?

By Raffy Ermac | November 3, 2011

Occupiers must now take over the polls

Now that occupiers have united in multiple cities and in different countries, it’s time for them to work together to support a proposal that people can keep in mind on Election Day.

By Jennifer Gunther | November 2, 2011

A plea for fair trial

Current Supreme Court cases Lafler v. Cooper and Missouri v. Frye call into question the constitutionality of plea bargains and the effectiveness of counsel.

By Daniel O'Connor | November 2, 2011

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