Last semester began with the tragedy of the theater shooting in Colorado, and ended with another in Newtown, Conn. Obama and Biden have now promised to take action against the recent outburst of gun violence...

The United States Constitution is one of our country’s greatest assets, and one of the most valuable and important documents in history. However, as much as we all take pride in our founding documents,...

How many of us have asked what direction our University is taking? During my tenure on this campus, I’ve witnessed a dazzling array of construction and renovation. We revolutionized South campus living,...

When one attends a college without any intention of furthering their academic pursuits, they are doing a disservice not only to themselves but to the college community as a whole. The opportunity to learn...

Growing up in the Deep South, there are certain themes I am accustomed to: extreme heat, soul food, accents and racism. We usually treat racism as if it is a secret of the South that we are not supposed...

We’ve all heard the old rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” How many of us, though, actually eat the entire apple? For the most part, we eat the good parts and when we’re finished, throw...