Jensen: Letterman leaves 'Late Show' in good hands with Colbert as replacement
I’ve loved David Letterman for a long time. Even though my parents were devout Leno fans, I would silently will them to flip the channel… Read more »
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Callaghan: Showtime's documentary series will educate country on climate changes
The critically acclaimed network Showtime has brought up action-packed and drama-filled series such as “The Tudors,” “Homeland” and “Dexter.” The network is now adding a… Read more »
Potter: Affordable Care Act created more success than it did mistakes
Kathleen Sebelius’s resignation as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has reopened the debate about the Affordable Care Act and its downfalls.… Read more »
Knighton: Dating apps ruin chances of romance in reality
Our generation can’t put our phones down. This trend is only getting worse with the rise of dating apps like Tinder and the recently launched… Read more »
Gorny: Veet's ad campaign offends many women, creates poor beauty standard
Boasting more than 80 years developing hair removal products, Veet is clear on the fact that women grow body hair. What the company isn’t so… Read more »
Beckman: Millennials overexposed to violence in media are fearful of dangers, despite statistics
On April 9, another tragic, violent event shocked the country. The stabbing at a suburban Pennsylvania high school was another reminder that no matter where… Read more »
Piemonte: Voter rights become crucial election issue
As each day passes we draw closer and closer to 2014 midterm elections. There are several Senate positions that will be crucial for Democrats to… Read more »
Antonucci: Affordable Care Act needs alternatives outside of single-payer system
Even with all the major aspects of the Affordable Care Act now in effect, conservative criticism of the law is still here. Thirty-one million Americans… Read more »
Shields: Feminist roles should not be limited by stereotypical image
What do you think of when you picture a feminist? For many, an image of a strong, independent woman who can support herself in all… Read more »
Kramer: Comcast merger with Time Warner Cable creates negative effects for consumers
The sprawling white tent on the Quad was a welcoming spectacle for incoming freshmen at Syracuse University. Sitting quietly in the corner of that tent… Read more »
Jensen: 'Californication' turns out to be a show about love at its core
Nearly 13 million people tuned in for the “How I Met Your Mother” finale on March 31. Many were disappointed that after investing nine seasons… Read more »
Jackson: Conservatives would benefit from marijuana legalization
Although many see the legalization of marijuana as a liberal goal, it is very much a conservative venture. By legalizing the drug, it would decrease… Read more »
EPA needs to reopen investigations on water pollution
Usable water throughout the United States may be at risk. After years of unfinished studies, members of Congress have called on the Environmental Protection Agency… Read more »
Gorny: Employers should be more careful with word choice in job descriptions
Aggressive or dedicated, analytical or conscientious — in some senses the words can carry the same meanings. But the subtle differences in connotation may be… Read more »
Knighton: States banning Tesla car sales hold back technological advances
We’ve all seen flying and talking cars in Sci-Fi movies and thought about how cool it would be if those really existed. Well, the evolution… Read more »
Potter: Repeat offenders need different approach
With the failure of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to provide state-funded college classes for inmates, it’s time to consider better options to reduce… Read more »
Beckman: Millennials should not be proud of underachieving
If you’ve ever posted a BuzzFeed list on social media about not having your life together and captioning it: “This is me,” stop. The pop-culture… Read more »
Piemonte: McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission has potential to corrupt elections
It’s been four years since the controversial decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee, which allowed corporate spending on elections. Last week, the Supreme… Read more »
Antonucci: Different groups need different taxes
Regardless of what issue is floating around the public sphere, taxes are always a reliable dividing point. If anyone mentions taxes, at least half of… Read more »
Shields: Women from Heritage Foundation have wrong argument against feminism, women's happiness
While for many, feminism is a source of strength and power, for the conservative women of the Heritage Foundation, feminism is the source of the… Read more »
Kramer: Unpaid internship raise questions of inequality
No child dreams of becoming an intern when he or she grows up. Interns don’t even want to be interns. In fact, the whole point… Read more »
Callaghan: International anti-whaling laws need compromise
Whales of the Southern Ocean will live without human predation for the first time in almost three decades. After years of international protests, and even… Read more »
Jensen: Twitter reaction on Gwenyth Paltrow shows misplaced backlash
There’s a reason people voted Gwyneth Paltrow the most hated celebrity in Star Magazine’s poll in 2013. And there’s reasons popping up all the time… Read more »
Jackson: Guaranteed minimum income can help eliminate wasteful welfare program
There’s a new way of distributing welfare in U.S., one that both the Republicans and Democrats can support. Guaranteed minimum income — a plan where… Read more »
