Opinion

Five surprises of the debate

The State Press highlights the top five surprises of the first 2012 presidential debate.

By Editorial Board | October 3, 2012

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Presidential debate offered no new solutions

This year’s presidential debate and candidates are just sort of … meh.

By Kharli Mandeville | October 3, 2012

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Christian straight camps create shame, guilt

Columnist Christa Jackson shares her experience at a “straight camp.”

By Crista Jackson | October 3, 2012

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Dead links: Social media from beyond the grave

Our desire for convenience is so great that we are extending it to our loved ones post-mortem with QR codes.

By Shane Chergosky | October 3, 2012

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Letter: NBA in need of serious reform

Letter to the editor: "I believe that the NBA must institute a hard salary cap to restore the integrity of the game, or else do away with the cap altogether and let the chips fall where they may."

By Letters | October 3, 2012

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A more spiritual — not religious — generation

Our generation is unique in its recognition of individual religious experiences.

By Sean McCauley | October 2, 2012

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Teachers’ kindness overlooked by critics

Educators contribute something meaningful to society.

By Kharli Mandeville | October 2, 2012

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Political correctness: A product of free speech

If we are entitled to free speech, why should we expect such a freedom not come with certain responsibilities?

By Savannah Thomas | October 2, 2012

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Letter: Downtown campus lacks student opportunities

Letter to the editor: "I know it’s still early in the semester, but I would like to see more opportunities opened up for students to get involved."

By Letters | October 2, 2012

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Editorial: Romney hides off-camera charm

In order to beat Obama, Romney is evoking the Republican base’s disdain for Obama and becoming everything Obama isn’t.

By Editorial Board | October 2, 2012

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How the comedy debate got pretty ugly quick

Nikki Finke’s statement that pretty people aren’t funny reveals not only her outdated sentiments, but also our problematic response to them.

By Esther Drown | October 1, 2012

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Responses to Meredith Walker's Sept. 26 letter

Letters to the editor.

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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America: A bloodthirsty nation

A Fox News glitch leaves viewers wondering about violence on American television.

By Caleb Varoga | October 1, 2012

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Letter: President doesn't 'apologize for freedom of speech'

Letter to the editor: "All it takes is a cursory review of the 1400-year history of Islam to label Meredith Walker's claims as intuitive-based and Islamophobic."

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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Letter: Response to criticism too dramatic

Letter to the editor: "The reaction to [Meredith Walker's] criticism was completely disproportionate to the criticism itself."

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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Letter: Islam’s battle for rights

Letter to the editor: "What people fail to realize is that there are good followers and bad followers in every religion and that the actions of a few people should not dictate an overall opinion toward a certain group."

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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An open letter to Meredith Walker

Letter to the editor: "If you actually study the history of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)'s life, and the Quran, you will find countless examples that portray Islam as a peaceful religion."

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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Letter: A few individuals do not represent a whole

Letter to the editor: "I am very interested in what Quran texts Meredith has read that would imply that Islam is anything but a religion that highly values peace among themselves and others."

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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Letter: Combating ignorance with truth

Letter to the editor: "Christianity is not characterized by its minority groups and Islam should not be either."

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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Letter: Prejudice begets more prejudice

Letter to the editor: "It's a lot easier to vilify those spooky Muslims that live way out there."

By Letters | October 1, 2012

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