Hold the phone!! Hot off the presses!! Read all about it! Read all about it!! Donald Trump wants to run for President… his hair piece does not. Donald Trump and his hair have been criticized heavily over the years. With his latest endeavor, running for President, Trump will be criticized more than ever. Can Trump …
Monthly Archive: April 2011
Apr 28
Reexamining “Conservatism”
In the modern day United States, people are oftentimes divided along a continuum that has “conservatism” on one end and “liberalism” on the other. The word “conservative,” however, has many definitions and connotations that keep it from accurately summarizing the current crop of freedom-oriented thinkers. I consider myself to be “conservative,” but only because it …
Apr 28
Paul Ryan’s Roadmap
According to the US Government Printing Office, the 2011 federal budget deficit is estimated to be $1.65 trillion. This soaring budget deficit was not only a key factor in Republican victories in the 2010 midterm elections, but has led President Obama to put forth a plan to trim nearly $4 trillion in spending over the …
Apr 28
Interning at the Indiana Statehouse
This semester, I worked as a Media Intern for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. To say the very least, it was an experience of a lifetime. The 2011 session was arguably the most historic session in state history. To start, Speaker Bosma appointed two minority party members to be committee chairs. That is the first …
Apr 28
Senior Send-Off
Since this is the last issue of the 2010-2011 academic year, it is also my last issue as a Purdue student and Purdue Review staff member. That being the case, I decided to share some thoughts and wisdom from a graduating senior.
Apr 28
It’s Time for Liberal Arts Majors to Specialize
After spending four semesters fulfilling my core requirements, I am convinced that it is time for liberal arts majors to specialize. Taking courses which have absolutely nothing to do with one’s future career is not only a waste of time and money, but it also puts unnecessary pressure on one’s overall GPA. More specifically, I …
Apr 28
The Last Word
In my four years with The Purdue Review, I have written on countless topics – campaigns and elections, security and defense, guest speakers, race and gender issues, the Tea Party movement, education reform, Von’s Bookstore, Purdue sports and restaurants, the Indiana Legislature, and how to celebrate holidays during a recession (a running joke among my …
Apr 28
Tribute to the N64
As a kid in the mid to late-90’s, the Nintendo 64 console held a major role in the entertainment portion of my lifestyle (which was about 80% of my lifestyle in general at the time). I have many fond memories of sitting in front of a television, mashing-buttons on the famous 3-pronged controller, and playing …
Apr 28
Royal Wedding
To all male readers, let us save you the trouble: skip this article unless you have an interest in fairy tales, wedding gowns, princes charming, horse-drawn carriages, and/or castles. That’s right, ladies, it’s wedding time. Not just any wedding- a royal wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton will say their vows on April 29th, 2011, …
Apr 28
May Issue On Campus Now!
The May issue of The Purdue Review hit campus today! Pick up your copy tomorrow in almost any major campus building!
