[imagebrowser id=10]For the past few weeks, it has been difficult to turn on the television or go on the Internet without seeing a headline about the unrest in Egypt. The graphic videos of the protests in the streets of Cairo are stirring and clearly show the amount of contempt the Egyptian people have toward their…
STAFF EDITORIAL | Fox 59 procedures scrutinized
During his Jan. 25 show, Jon Stewart poked fun at a broadcast segment by an Indianapolis new station conducting a “Homeless Talent Search.” The Fox 59 segment was inspired by the success of Ted Williams, a homeless man from Columbus, Ohio. Williams who, after being discovered by a local reporter, was given countless job offers…
Ted Williams reminds us all of the perks of second chances
At one point or another, we could all use a second chance. I used to never believe in them. In my eyes, if someone messed up once, they would obviously just squander any second chance. Then I started to realize how much I relied on second chances. I would be more comfortable bombing quizzes in…
President makes case for spending freeze, innovation in State of the Union
On Jan. 25, President Obama delivered the highly anticipated State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress. While there were certainly parts of the speech that could have been improved, in the end I thought that it was a well-written, well-delivered speech. There was a large amount of speculation from political pundits…
Sticking to those pesky new year’s resolutions
Each new year gives people a chance to change themselves in massive ways and to wash off the events of the previous year. I personally love New Year’s. I love the opportunity to reinvent myself and grow up. However, there are things that irk me about New Year’s and the subsequent resolutions: the lack of…
Reactions following Tuscon shooting just as tragic
On Jan. 8, 19 people were shot and six were fatally wounded when a young man opened fire at an event for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. The acts of the shooter, Jared Loughner, are unspeakable. Almost as sickening was the pathetic attempts of individuals to use this event for political gain—both those on the left…
STAFF EDITORIAL | The US should help diffuse tensions, but not attempt to take control with military force
With tensions rising in the Korean Peninsula, the United States needs to consider its commitment to the countries and help calm the tensions without the use of military force. Since the March 26 attack on the South Korean ship Cheonan, the North Korean government has amped up its strong rhetoric against South Korea, even threatening…
In defense of Facebook
I will be the first to admit it: I’m addicted. Facebook has found a way to sneak into every single day of my life. I update my statuses more than any one person should. I upload pictures like it’s my job and I love every cyber-filled second of it. Whether it’s creeping on the many…
The aftermath of WikiLeaks: WikiLeaks threatens safety, reputation
Recently, the powerful online website WikiLeaks successfully released thousands of diplomatic messages that were sent by the United States State Department about U.S. missions around the world. Many people have begun to scrutinize the website’s founder, Julian Assange, for his actions and the website itself. Personally, I feel as though the website’s actions were out…
Coping with new TSA security measures
The recent, invasive search procedures made by the Transportation Security Administration in our nation’s airports have citizens outraged. The new body scanners and body cavity searches have even inspired some to show up to the airport in bikinis or strip down to their underwear. Whereas many people are annoyed and uncomfortable with the new procedures,…