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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.

Health talks grow stagnant

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

As the east coast enters a new Ice Age, and Michiganders contemplate migrating south for the winter, the debate over health care reform continues.

NYC terrorist trial worth it

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

Some experts believe a civilian trial for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed in New York City would end up costing close to $1 billion.

All can use sports complex

By Donald Stuckey II · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

In the past few weeks, I have heard very disturbing comments about the new indoor multipurpose facility.

Legislation to help small businesses

By Chris Hoitash · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

Apparently President Obama is making a habit of ripping the GOP a new one. Which is fun for me because not only do I enjoy it, but also it usually comes with an idea for change.

Military should drop 'Don't ask, don't tell'

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

As President Obama’s first year in office comes to a close, many have analyzed what he has and has not accomplished in his first year as well as what he plans to focus on in 2010.

Same-sex marriage is a religious issue

By Adam Nannini · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

It seems strange there has not been much made about the political quagmire of same-sex marriage since the middle of the Bush administration.

A Socialist point of view on Haiti

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

Dear Mr. Hendricks, I have little interest in a petty squabble over ideology with a student of political science.

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