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The Case of Dharun Ravi and Other Thoughts
BY: JOE VITALE The case of Dharun Ravi is one filled with extreme remarks by both the media and outside organizations that have cause it’s most essential questions to be put on the back burner. But, before talking about some of the issues the case has raised, it is important to refresh ourselves with the … Continue reading
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BY TOM ROEMER J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series has been one of the most influential works of the 21st century. Just like “Star Wars,” which opened in the 1970s, it will likely be cherished for generations. I started reading the books in middle school, and, like so many other kids my age, eventually read the … Continue reading
BY JOE VITALE To say Rick Santorum’s campaign has thus far embodied what Mitt Romney’s was missing – excitement, that is – would be an over-exaggeration. It has been more along the lines of controversial and unappealing to the American mainstream. Santorum, a former Pennsylvania Senator, has created a stir – a commotion, really – … Continue reading
BY JOE VITALE If you were to ask me to list things that makes for an exciting presidential candidate, I would throw words like charismatic, dependability, inspirational, and understanding out there. These words are general enough so that they are universally desirable among different demographics of voters, but still have the potential to be molded … Continue reading
BY JOE VITALE After becoming a frequent Twitter user, I have come to realize that I find out all of my news – most of it, anyway – from the users I follow. Thankfully, I have come to have full confidence that anything important going on in the world will appear up under the names … Continue reading
BY JOE VITALE Countless schools across America require students to do community service. It is often part of departmental curriculums and necessary for graduation. Students are often found working in schools, in nursing homes, in soup kitchens and in hospitals. Most willingly abide, though not all for the same reason, and many, unfortunately, are more … Continue reading
BY AMAN GREWAL The fine arts are a critical aspect of life that are often overlooked. In most discussions, athletics dominate (naturally, I exclude academia simply because it is typically not recreational). The effects of athletics can easily be seen: well-toned bodies, agility, stamina, strength, etc. However, many of these effects no longer serve as … Continue reading
BY MARCUS KELLY The way I see it, three types of people watch GOP presidential debates these days. The liberals like myself who watch them for a good laugh enjoy them. I would say that the far-right conservatives that Mitt Romney wants to so desperately to appease enjoy them as well. But there is one … Continue reading
BY JOE VITALE Working conditions in less developed nations have shown to be an important issue for many of today’s top brands and their public images. Hopefully, this does not come as a shocker for most readers, and I’ll abstain from mentioning any specific company names. So, for those of you who are aware of … Continue reading
BY MICHAEL N. CONNORS I’m going to say, right off the bat, that I have a serious issue with the way the social justice program has been run in some Jesuit institutions. As a matter of simple fact, socialism doesn’t work. Almost every program in the United States that has been implemented according to socialist … Continue reading
BY MARCUS KELLY The Stop Online Piracy Act. Or, SOPA. It seems almost ironic to me that one of the largest threats to American rights and liberties could hide behind such a noble name. The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), also known as H.R. 3261, is a bill that was introduced by Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX). … Continue reading
BY GREG WATCH Over the past ten years, American society has witnessed changes that were unforeseen in generations past. Students now save hours of research by swiftly browsing their topics on Wikipedia. Teenagers can keep in touch with thousands of acquaintances by merely pressing “Add as Friend” on Facebook or “Follow” on Twitter. Young adults … Continue reading
BY GREG WATCH. As the first semester of senior year draws to a close, so does our semester of studying social justice in Religion class. While ideas like “commonweal,” Ignatius’ First Principle and Foundation, and the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching have been all but ingrained in us, never has the course directly condoned … Continue reading
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