That United States police departments have become a militia is a terrifying thought, and an even scarier reality. The news coverage of Ferguson, Missouri, has shed light on this problem, but killing unarmed citizens is just the tip of the iceberg. People today are subject to being tear-gassed during peaceful protests, even though the use of tear gas is restricted in war....
The freedoms that we are afforded represent balance around the world. This past week I experienced several instances of discrimination. On the first occasion I overheard two classmates commenting on the nationality of our professor. His appearance was the primary focus, as he had yet to open his mouth. In no way did the professor look “un-American,” since “American”...
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m no luddite. A cab company that offers lower-than-average fares and lets me call a cab with a smartphone app and pay with PayPal? My initial reaction is “sign me up!” As someone who doesn’t own a car, I’m always looking for new, cheap ways to get around town; however, it seems Uber is showing itself...
I love Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda.” It’s a fun song with a great beat. I might even say that it’s one of her best singles. Minaj is doing through music what most of us do physically and verbally – expressing her sexuality. It’s completely natural, and she can do it however she wants provided no one is harmed or forced against his or her will in the process. “Anaconda”...
Political Action Committees influence the votes of thousands of Americans — but how? The answer is simple: by mobilizing its bankroll and digging into its deep pockets to persuade the electorate through rhetoric. Although this means of campaigning is perfectly legal, some members of congress are fed up with the current state of PAC-led gridlock and are vying for a constitutional...
Whenever I write an op-ed, I always remind myself that I should not rant à la Kanye West. This is a subject, however, that has drained all of the patience I could possibly have and has caused all of my restraint to vanish. Recently, I decided to visit a good friend who has been interning in Atlanta. After frolicking around embracing the rich Atlanta culture, we went to...
