Faith healing is criminal in modern society
May 7, 2013
In this age of advanced medicine, no one should die from minor ailments. Yet that is exactly what happened when a Philadelphia couple chose faith-healing over medical attention for their sick child in late April.
Cuba shows the hypocritical nature of American foreign policy
April 10, 2013
Two years after Fidel Castro took control of the Cuban government in 1958, the U.S. imposed a trade embargo on Cuba. Currently, American citizens cannot travel there for tourism, and can only travel if they have a license from the U.S. Treasury Department.
March 26, 2013
Last Tuesday, many in the Class of 2014 found themselves without tickets to the Ring Dance, including yours truly.
March 20, 2013
Students who switch majors should not be punished for their past performance. Yet, that is exactly what happens for some when cumulative GPAs are calculated.
The solution to sequester is simple
February 26, 2013
Weakening democracy: A republican filibuster affair
February 18, 2013
When Chuck Hagel’s confirmation vote for defense secretary was filibustered on Feb. 14, we wanted to believe it was a surprise. Yet, the stubbornness of congressional Republicans during the 112th Congress makes us wonder what else we could have expected.
Athletes should not have to be role models
January 29, 2013
As a Baltimore Ravens fan, I am accustomed to the criticism leveled at Ray Lewis.
Government officials should promote effective gun policy change
January 22, 2013
Over a month has passed since Adam Lanza slaughtered 20 innocent children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn. Almost six years have passed since the massacre that ravaged our Hokie Nation. How much time must pass until our government can do something meaningful to prevent more needless deaths?
Windows 8 lacks simplicity, practical functionality
November 28, 2012
I can still remember the bitter taste of Windows Vista. The highly-anticipated successor to the legendary Windows XP turned out to be a major dud, despite several fancy new features. Windows Aero and the Sidebar looked cool but contributed to the woeful speed of most computers running Vista. Ultimately, the cons outweighed its pros, and users would have been better off keeping Windows XP.
Affirmative action protects underrepresented groups, promotes diversity
November 12, 2012
Affirmative action programs are a thorny issue, but ultimately it helps both individuals and the university as a whole.