The Government Is Going To Have To Accept Wikileaks
Opinions January 7, 2011
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ On December 7, 2010, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was taken into custody on charges of rape. His arrest occurred at the peak of an international scandal; along with five major newspapers from around the world, WikiLeaks had just released confidential diplomatic cables from 274 U.S. embassies... Read more
Prop 19 Goes Up In Smoke But Sets Dangerous Precedent
Opinions January 6, 2011
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ Recently, the founders of Facebook have been making waves; the Social Network was a success at the box office and managed to create a substantial amount of controversy over the origins of the popular site. However, now some of the founders of Facebook are finding popularity,... Read more
Raising The Driving Age To 18 Will Save Lives
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY JESSICA WEAVER 16-year-old Eric Wilcox had his whole life planned out. He was so excited for senior year, but before he got there, the Michigan teen experienced a tragic event that permanently shattered his and many other lives. Eric and his friend were driving on their way to... Read more
Adopt Pets Instead Of Buying From Pet Stores
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY REBECCA BINE To all of us animal lovers out there, we know that we adore our pets. They are our companions who listen to us without judgement and provide an unparalleled sense of love and devotion. There’s no doubt that we dote on our pets, dressing them... Read more
Class Rankings Inhibit Learning
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ For many students that apply to college, grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, and several other criteria factor into the college admissions process. These, along with essays and recommendations, are a crucial part of almost every university’s decision. Until recently, one’s class rank played an important part... Read more
Elect For Electives
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY RACHEL SHARPE On August 18th, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous, “I Have A Dream” speech. He delivered this heartfelt speech to the American people with a passion that moved the nation and changed our history. Our society is propelled by passion; it is the driving... Read more
Mosque Misconceptions
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY JACK BRADY New York City is home to thousands of people, thousands of cultures, and thousands of beliefs. It is a city practically defined by the differences and diversity between its people, yet during the catastrophic events of 9/11 the city came together in a display of unity... Read more
Banning The Burka: International attempts to increase public security have led to greater racial tensions
Opinions September 5, 2010
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ In 2006, a teaching assistant named Aishah Azmi was suspended from the Headfield Church of England Junior School for wearing a full body veil while teaching. The case reflected the issue of cultural integration and religious tolerance all over the world, particularly in several European countries.... Read more
Tourists or Turtles?
Opinions September 5, 2010
BY JACK BRADY In recent years sea turtles have been transformed into an iconic symbol of oceanic conservation, and this could not be more prevalent than right here in Florida. In addition to being one of Florida’s most famed state symbols, almost all of the sea turtle species... Read more
Respect your mother: Misguided Earth Day efforts have convoluted the true message of the holiday
Opinions September 5, 2010
BY REBECCA BINE Forty years ago, millions of Americans across the country took a stand against the environmental degradation wreaking havoc on the planet; the first Earth Day was born. Over the years, the phrase “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” has become a classic motto of the movement in order to... Read more
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