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Lighten up on Palin, criticisms unfair

Lighten up on Palin, criticisms unfair
Would it make any sense if you walked into your first day of college algebra and your instructor expected you to know the basics of calculus? What if you were an aviation major and on your first day of class the teacher expected you to fly a Boeing 737? That would be ludicrous, right? Then why is the media so critical of Sara Palin's foreign policy experience? Foreign policy credentials are not a necessity in being a governor.… 5 Comments

Only 26 days left to make excuses for not voting

Only 26 days left to make excuses for not voting
There are a lot of reasons people won't vote this year. But it's perhaps my skepticism in American patriotism that makes me think they will chose not to vote, whether you suggest it or not. But I don't really agree with either candidate First I will tell you, I am from Chicago, home of the greatest Obama-trons in the world.… 1 Comment

Having respect for freight trains could help save your life

Having respect for freight trains could help save your life
It still amazes me the number of people who don't understand the power of trains. Yes, I'm talking about those huge freight trains that crush pennies and make us late for work. It was one of these trains that killed a mother and her daughter in Kansas City this weekend.… Post the First Comment

Question of the Week: Who are you voting for next month and why?

Question of the Week: Who are you voting for next month and why?
>> Jamesha Gill, Sophomore "Obama. I believe he really can make a change and we need it, especially with the economy like it is." >> Megan David, Sophomore "I don't know yet. I'm still listening to the debates. Nobody has really jumped out at me yet.… Post the First Comment

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