Opinion: The Pursuit of Happiness

By Dru Hunsaker “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” ~The Declaration of Independence. These words were born of some of the greatest minds of the eighteenth century, signed and sealed by the blood of patriots. They … Continue reading Opinion: The Pursuit of Happiness

WPAFB Trains at Calamityville

by Cayla Destefani The 445th Airlift Wing from Wright Patterson Air Force Base held its first ever mass casualty training program at Calamityville in Fairborn, Ohio on September 29, 2013. Calamityville is 52-acres of an old grain silo; the one-of-a-kind facility is owned by Wright State University’s National Center for Medical Readiness. For training purposes, various realistic scenarios were set up around the facility like … Continue reading WPAFB Trains at Calamityville

Kendrick Johnson: Accident or Murder?

by Kate Barton On January 1, the body of Kendrick Johnson was found in the center of a rolled up mat in the gymnasium of Lowndes County High School in Georgia. Allegedly, he was reaching for his shoe that had fallen into the center of the mat and he fell in upside down and had become asphyxiated and died. His body was found the next day when Kendrick’s … Continue reading Kendrick Johnson: Accident or Murder?

Nina Ricci Fashion Show Interrupted by Feminist Protesters

by Bridget Richard Paris Fashion Week 2013: A great showcase of international fashion, running from September 24 to October 2 just came to a close this past week. The celebration and exhibition of high fashion featured famous names such as Dior, Comme des Garcons, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton, among many other designers. But one new name that was brought to the public’s attention during the … Continue reading Nina Ricci Fashion Show Interrupted by Feminist Protesters

Government Shutdown Means Runners Shutdown

by Casey Murphy The government shutdown is causing national parks to shut down and preventing runners from running and training for races. If this shutdown lasts any longer, races sponsored by federal funds  will be canceled. Runners are very upset with the shutdown, not only because of the closed national parks but because some also lost their jobs. With the parks being closed, the water … Continue reading Government Shutdown Means Runners Shutdown

The Government is Shut Down

by Kate Barton Due to the disagreement between the House and Senate, no bill has been passed to fund the government by the end of the fiscal year, Tuesday October 1. Government workers that are not “essential” are being sent home without pay until the spending plan is passed. This issue has resulted from Republicans in Congress adding anti-Obamacare amendments to the spending plan for … Continue reading The Government is Shut Down

A Guide to Politics: Congress

by Dru Hunsaker American politics are… tricky. Between the constant changes and election cycles, the endless scandals, the party politics, and legislative language that some law students would have trouble understanding, the governing system is a minefield that’s difficult to navigate without staying informed. However, there are some key pieces of information that any U.S. citizen should know if they want to avoid a political … Continue reading A Guide to Politics: Congress

Opinion: To Pass or Not To Pass? Government shutdown imminent

by Dru Hunsaker To pass or not to pass? This is the question that looms over Congress as Democrats and Republicans arm themselves with red pens and partisan slogans, drawing battle lines for a fight that may have serious consequences for the American people. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, is quite possibly one of the least understood pieces of legislation … Continue reading Opinion: To Pass or Not To Pass? Government shutdown imminent

California School District Monitors Student’s Social Media Sites

by Megan Haymond With the start of a new school year, California Glendale Unified School District has made many teens’ fears their reality. The school district hired a private company, Geo Listening, to scan their students social networking sites for key words. The goal of the program is to promote student safety by looking for posts related to self-harm, drug use, and cyber-bullying. Many may … Continue reading California School District Monitors Student’s Social Media Sites

iPhone Fingerprint Security Hacked

by Linden Peterson It has only been a few days since the launch of Apple’s new product, the iPhone 5s.  This generation of the iPhone comes with a security feature, “Touch ID” fingerprint scanner.  This is supposed to be more secure than the passcode security.  However, the Chaos Computer Club, Europe’s largest association of hackers, has already hacked the fingerprint scanner. The hacker, by the nickname … Continue reading iPhone Fingerprint Security Hacked