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Recent Fox interview renews network’s lagging credibility

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, March 21, 2010

Fox News takes a lot of heat. Its “Fair and Balanced” tag is often ridiculed by people of substance and people who lack it on other networks like MSNBC.

Trade schools lacking

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 21, 2010

In tough economic times, people tend to look for new jobs. Usually against their will, as their old job is no longer there for them.

Athlete gets favoritism after punch during game

By Adam Nannini · Wednesday, March 17, 2010

During a game last week, a college basketball player named Brittney Griner hauled off and punched an opponent in the face.

Proposed education reform could undo much of NCLB

By Hannah Schwab · Wednesday, March 17, 2010

In 2001, President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act was embraced, cheered and welcomed into the law books with open arms.

Letter: EMU should give Greeks more freedom

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Letter to the Editor: What attributes of a university does every incoming freshman look for when choosing a college to attend?

Filibuster ensures healthy legislature

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, March 14, 2010

The rules of the United States Senate have received quite a bit of press coverage over the last year as our current political climate has set the stage for a wonderful set of lessons in American government.

The dark side of technology

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sometimes I think we’re too dependent on technology. As technology advances, it interweaves itself into society with greater and stronger force. Two hundred years ago people read a book by whale oil lantern or candle. One hundred years ago the telephone was a cumbersome thing and now we have smartphones.

Rob Bobb betrays teachers' values

By Clement Daly · Sunday, March 14, 2010

This week is the College of Business’ Fourth Annual Ethos Week whose supposed goal is “to promote business ethics and to further ethics education.” As its keynote speaker, the administration has chosen Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager of the Detroit Public Schools (DPS).

Delaying benefits hurts U.S.

By Donald Stuckey II · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Last week Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) held up passage of a bill that would extend unemployment insurance to millions across the country.

Illegal immigrants angry at lack of influence in D.C.

By Hannah Schwab · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Immigrant’s rights groups are mad at President Obama and his fellow Democrats. They’re irritated the president is filling his daily schedule with silly things like health care, the economy and the War on Terror.

Bipartisanship can work

By Chris Hoitash · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A while ago I expressed doubt about the bipartisan health care summit, because even with Obama there I believed the GOP would slip to its standard platform of “whatever the Democrats want is the spawn of Satan and must not pass.” Apparently underestimating Obama’s ability to disarm his opponents with his speaking skills is not a good idea.

Even Spider-Man has money woes

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 7, 2010

The economy is slowly recovering, but that won’t save everyone from losing their job, even if things are looking up.

Devoted politicians push healthcare bill

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, March 7, 2010

It’s easy to be cynical these days. Corruption and scandal; gridlock and bickering. No one would blame you for losing faith in our leaders.

Gun control debate flares up once again

By Hannah Schwab · Sunday, March 7, 2010

The United States Supreme Court is once again debating our constitutional right to bear arms, an amendment that was added in 1791. The most recent debate stems from a 2008 row regarding Chicago’s law banning handguns within city limits. Even though the right to own a gun is constitutional, present debates begs the question of what the founding fathers really meant.

Time to welcome lecturers home

By Ken Wachsberger · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

I’ve been an adjunct lecturer at Eastern Michigan University for 20 years. I’ve always received stellar student reviews. My textbook has been used and endorsed by lecturers and tenured faculty both at EMU and at other universities.

‘10 Games object of national pride

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

The 2010 Winter Olympics have begun. Though smaller and perhaps not as popular as the Summer Games, they are still an important part of national pride and culture.

Indianaâ??s resigned Bayh a model senator

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

Eight minutes and 23 seconds was all it took for Senator Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) to call it a career. Bayh announced last week that for the first time in 25 years, his employer will not be the people of Indiana, come January.

GOP lines splintering

By Adam Nannini · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

As I’m sure you are aware, we face the midterm elections this year, and there is some pretty interesting stuff going on in Washington. Polls now show the country is feeling harshly anti-establishment.

Women's attire in Islam is personal expression

By Hilba Baghdadi · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

The hijab. What is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word? Be honest with yourself. No one can hear your thoughts. Do you know what a hijab is? Do you know why it has to be worn?

Don't chastise Obama for being father

By Hannah Schwab · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

When the Obamas moved to Washington more than a year ago, quite a few things changed in the White House. There were new residents, a new staff and a new dog.

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