Monthly Archives: December 2010

Bowl Crap

Every year, people complain about the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) and how unfair the entire process is.  This year is no stranger to controversy.  There are three undefeated teams, Auburn, Oregon, and Texas Christian (TCU).  However, only two (Auburn and … Continue reading

TSA Manhandles Fliers

Let’s face it: going through airport security is a pain in the ass. I mean, what’s better than walking barefoot across tile that thousands of other people have already walked barefoot on? Don’t you just love taking off your coat, … Continue reading

Democrats’ Last Second Trick Play: Libertarian on 2

The Democrats pulled out a trick play from the back of the book this year – campaigning for candidates besides themselves. In a number of congressional races across the country, the Democrats sent out direct mail pieces in favor of … Continue reading

Stimulus Package Not Funding Job Creation

Many of you may have seen the elevator restoration project going on in Stewart center, which proudly proclaims that it was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed by the House and Senate in February of 2009.  For … Continue reading

Mike Pence Headlines Right to Life Banquet

The Tippecanoe Right to Life held their annual Celebration of Life banquet Tuesday November 23rd in the Union’s North Ballroom. For me personally, the event was awesome well before Mike Pence even took the stage. As with any event put … Continue reading

Energy Independence… and How to Achieve It: Part I, Smart Grid

Never in the history of humankind has the world been as connected as it is right now. Everything is moving smarter and faster around the world. Countries that were previously considered minor economies are now emerging as economic world leaders. … Continue reading

Politics of Pot: The Aftermath

Since the Proposition 19 measure was rejected by 54% of California voters in the 2010 midterm elections last month, there has been a broad array of reactions among the Golden State residents. Supporters of the bill blamed both the conservative … Continue reading

The Importance of Teaching Evaluations

Every semester, thousands of students take courses at Purdue University. Each student is evaluated by their teachers through grades, but only a fraction of students actually take the time to evaluate their teachers. As someone who has filled out evaluations … Continue reading

Are High School Athletes “Entitled to Play?”

Recently, Needham High School, a public institution in the Boston, Massachusetts metro-area, suspended five senior female soccer players for hazing. The issue was that, following their conference championship victory, the senior girls decided to “pie” the girls’ soccer freshman members. … Continue reading

Voncey Hill

There is a perception that the Von’s Bookstore is a secret Communist establishment. Their exact threat level is unknown, but they have given good reason for us to be on high alert. As many of you are aware, Von’s has … Continue reading