Column: Death penalty in US is deterrent for potential crimes
April 30, 2009
As of April 27, 2009, 15 states and the District of Columbia have moved to ban capital punishment in their jurisdictions. This leaves 34 states in the U.S. that still allow for capital punishment upon conviction of certain crimes.
Column: Form strong bonds based on common experiences shared
April 15, 2009
I went to JMU two weeks ago for one last hoorah with my old high school friends before we all graduate in May.
Column: Women should be given more opportunities in court systems
March 18, 2009
President Barack Obama campaigned this past autumn on the promise of hope and change.
Column: Tanning not worth risks
February 25, 2009
I am a girl. As such, I understand the need to look one's best at all times with the exception of those pre-dawn walks of shame and seemingly annual colds. While not an extremist in any regard to beauty rituals or practices, I admit to my fair share of gi
Column: Obama should honor change platform
January 28, 2009
Now that the hoopla surrounding the inauguration of Barack Obama has finally, finally died down, it's time for the President to focus on trying to keep some of the promises he made to the American people.
Column: Keep an eye on Obama's promises once he takes office
December 3, 2008
Well it's been one month since the "historic" election of Barack Obama to the executive office, and I can now safely pen those words without wanting to cry, throw up, punch a wall, mope and drown my sorrows in a bottle of Jack Daniels finest. OK, OK -- I
Column: Obama's plan to spread the wealth around flawed
October 29, 2008
It is less than a week before Nov. 4 and I have been watching political ads on television, reading political fliers stuck in my doors, and receiving political phone calls on my cell. I am happy to report that I have learned a very valuable lesson from all
Column: It's time to focus on issues, not gossip in upcoming election
October 15, 2008
As of today, there are exactly 19 days left until Nov. 4, 2008 -- Election Day, or as I like to call it, the day that will usher in heaven or hell. On that day, millions of Americans will wake up, go about their daily activities, and somewhere in between
Push for voter registration on campus unappreciated
October 1, 2008
It's 10 a.m. on Tuesday and I'm sitting at Au Bon Pain quietly enjoying a cup of tea with one of my friends.
Column: Take an active role in electing local government officials
September 17, 2008
As I open the daily paper or turn on the local news at 7 a.m. to accompany my breakfast, I find myself being informed about the upcoming national election almost every single day.
