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Large food portions linked to social status

New research has shown that people assume those who order larger sizes in restaurants have more money, however it is typically those from lower socioeconomic groups who super-size their orders.

By Tessa Ferguson | October 26, 2011

There’s something happening here

2011 has been a year of rage across the world. In America, it’s what our movements needed.

By John Gaylord | October 26, 2011

Testing welfare

A federal judge recently blocked a Fla. law that mandates drug tests for welfare recipients. Are the tests truly unconstitutional?

By Daniel O'Connor | October 26, 2011

The library is a refuge, not a resource center

A study recently done at the University of Washington suggests that students use the library as a place to find refuge rather than a place to find resources.

By Lindsay Welnick | October 25, 2011

Keeping tabs on the world

Facebook has quickly established itself as a part of everyday life since its launch in 2004, but perhaps it has already gone too far.

By Jake Adler | October 25, 2011

Waking up from the ‘American Dream’ part II: Student Loans – the next credit bubble

Student loans seem to be the next big thing, and next big thing means the next big bubble.

By Ben Karris | October 25, 2011

Everything’s coming up Romney

Even though they don’t like him, the GOP will hold their noses and vote for Mitt Romney.

By Will Munsil | October 25, 2011

Another harsh immigration law, another story of misguided intent

Alabama law scares the crap out of immigrants, hurts local farms

By Oonagh McQuarrie | October 24, 2011

Anonymous targets pedophile websites

The “Hacktivist” group Anonymous is bringing down underground child pornography websites.

By David Sydiongco | October 24, 2011

The death of logic

Right or wrong, does cheering over a single death even make sense?

By Alex Gregory | October 24, 2011

Redistribution is not charity

If you’re mad at Wall Street, there’s a better place to direct your anger.

By Page Gerrick | October 24, 2011

To marry or not to marry?

More and more people are choosing to live with their significant other rather than get married. Is marriage a dying tradition?

By Arselia Gales | October 23, 2011

The most important homework rule to remember

Why do we get our work done so much faster the night before a deadline? Here’s a few tips on working efficiently without waiting until the last minute.

By Emily Schwartz | October 23, 2011

Valuing others over self

How can a society leave victims to suffer? Well, that is exactly what is happening in China.

By Ashley Haines | October 23, 2011

As video emerged of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s death, many people were sickened by the images. As a nation, we are eager to say that someone deserves to die, but we are tentative to see those actions carried out.

By Emilie Eaton | October 23, 2011

The anonymous life of the hero

Heroism is a humble thing, and one we each have in us.

By John Gaylord | October 20, 2011

It all goes back to the farm

Learn how to better protect yourself from the recent outbreaks of contaminated produce.

By Britni Adams | October 20, 2011

9-9-9 plan symbolic of Cain’s weaknesses

Republicans should not be drawn in by Herman Cain’s likability. There are much more important things to look for in a candidate.

By David Colthart | October 20, 2011

Have the courage to open up

“Star Trek” actor Zachary Quinto recently came out to the media, after an alarmingly tragic suicide made him realize it was okay for him to accept himself and be who he is. Everyone, famous or not, should be able to be comfortable with who they are in public.

By Raffy Ermac | October 20, 2011

Father injures teenage stepdaughter in two-hour swordfight

A 38-year-old Washington father brutally beat his 16-year-old daughter after challenging her to a sword fight.

By David Sydiongco | October 19, 2011

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