by T. Cummings As Russia asserts its power in the Crimea, many people are wondering what is at stake in Ukraine. What could a strong Russian presence mean for Ukrainians? The country’s fragile economy, its relationship with Europe, and the need for a stronger democracy are important issues that many media outlets have reported on....
Opinion Piece By: Spenser Garber On February 8, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the federal government is in the process of expanding marriage privileges to same-sex couples in the United States. These privileges include filing for bankruptcy, testifying in court, and visiting family members in prison. Many different departments in the President’s Cabinet...
By: Spenser Garber Abortion rates are the lowest for the first time since Roe v. Wade legalized it in 1973. Many things must be put into the thought of getting an abortion before deciding where you can stand on the issue. First, you’ve got to understand the facts. From 2008 to 2011, abortion...
by S.A. McMillan While the idea of immortalizing an important figure with a holiday is a testament to their importance on our society, it can also cloud their achievements. With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one might remember the famous “I Have a Dream Speech” and the bus boycott or his ideas for non-violent civil...
by J. Scott Southworth “Love is a word, what matters is the connection that word implies.” — Rama Chandra, The Matrix Revolutions For something that is often considered just one of the many facets of life, it’s amazing how easily and frequently we become preoccupied with romantic love. Whether it’s in songs or in writing, in the places we...
by Spenser Garber President Barack Obama went into the State of the Union address with approval ratings lower than ever, according to Gallup polls. Without many big changes in his presidency, other than Medicare, his staff is exhausted and their morale is low. The President said a lot of things but nothing too profound. This...
by Spenser Garber Because of the nearby December 2013 Volgograd bombings, people have been speculating whether or not Russia is prepared for potential threats from terrorist groups targeting the Winter Olympics in Sochi. The short answer is yes. This isn’t the first time the Olympic games have been threatened by terrorists. In 1972, 11 members...
There is no nice way to put this, so I am just going to come right out and say it. Ladies and gentlemen, if you are going somewhere to be interviewed please do not be dressed like you are going to a party or a club. Ladies, do not have your knockers out and...
by Jessica Bryant There are many Pensacola State College students with tattoos, and a popular choice for some is to put the name of a family member, loved one or child on some part of their body. Others take being religious to another level by letting everyone know that their judgments won’t bother them, and it’s...
Dear J, I really like this person but I am too shy to even approach him, when we pass each other he waves but I can only look down to hide my blush. How can I be more brave and approach him? Dear writer, I would like to thank you for writing to me about...
