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In early December of 2015, Syed Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik shot and killed 14 people in the now infamous San Bernardino shootings. During their investigation, FBI officials found Farook’s iPhone on the scene of the crime; however, it was passcode protected.
"Hey, what’s up?” “Just got raped by an exam.”
The United States Constitution says nothing about political parties. However, before it was even ratified, two different factions were already forming. On one side, favoring ratification, were the Federalists, and on the other side, opposing ratification, were the Anti-Federalists. These groups were important prior to the Constitution passing, but quickly disappeared after it was implemented. Sadly, despite these groups' quick exit, new parties would soon form.
College campuses should be environments free of racism and hate, which is why recent anti-Semitic incidents on our own campus have been so shocking. The incident itself is deplorable and has no place on this campus. To see such vulgar acts of hate and ignorance exhibited within our own community should be shocking to us all. Yet our administration decided that it was not worthy to share these incidents with the greater campus community. The only reason most students outside of Sellery residence hall have now heard about the aforementioned incident is because of a few widely shared Facebook posts from earlier this week.
Adjacent to the Chazen Museum sits a sign, the lone marker in an otherwise barren lot: “Future Home of the UW School of Music Performance Center.” In a few years’ time, the new venue—which will host a 325-seat recital hall and a large rehearsal area—will make its debut. This extravagant new complex will allow the prestigious music school to reach new heights. Its expansion, however, paradoxically worsens one of its greatest flaws: its exclusivity.
Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” an adage recognizable to many. It calls upon humanity to learn from its mistakes to make the future a better, more hospitable place for us all. Unfortunately, we are forgetful creatures.
“Communication is key,” a phrase we are probably all too familiar with. Whether it is coming from our soccer coach from grade school, or our current academic advisors attempting to convince us that never contacting them is simply not to our benefit, such a statement is bound to be heard. It is human nature to communicate, to collaborate, to conspire. However, it is also human nature to perceive ourselves as more correct than the next person. So often we value our own opinion over differing ones, and become offended by views that do not match our own.
This past Saturday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away at the age of 79. He was known for being a stalwart conservative on the bench who disagreed with topics such as the Affordable Care Act, affirmative action and immigration reform. He was lauded by conservatives across the country for his staunch views, whereas he was mocked by liberals for being a grandfatherly curmudgeon against social progress. But despite what the public thinks about Scalia, the need to fill his vacancy could prove beneficial for President Barack Obama's administration.
One of the most prolific, yet highly controversial, agenda items from Sen. Bernie Sanders’, I-Vt, campaign is the establishment of free tuition for public colleges. Many people call it the most radical policy change ever suggested in the recent presidential campaigns, but it is not as radical as people assume it to be. Our society is already somewhat radical for it to allow the fact that students taking on massive loans and debts for college tuitions it is an acceptable norm.
Fifty-four percent of students in the highest-income quartile earn a college degree, while 9 percent of students in the lowest-income quartile earn a college degree. We are taught that the key to obtaining the American dream is through education. Americans must utilize education as a means to live a richer and fuller life regardless of race, economic status, or gender. However, daily we observe that low-income and traditionally underserved minority students are underrepresented in higher education and overrepresented in the judicial system. This is because many factors inhibit these students from having the opportunity to obtain a college education.
Imagine any university building. Find a bathroom. Now find a bathroom where you feel safe.
Since I can remember, I have been attending church. I was baptised as a child and became confirmed in Christianity when I was a teenager. However, a burning question about my own faith, as well other faiths, has never gone away. I openly embrace my faith, but sometimes find it difficult to conform to certain aspects of it. Starting at a young age, I became very interested in philosophy, but I was warned to not to read the works of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche because such works are believed to undermine the principles of Christianity. Despite the warnings, I continued to read the works of this so called “sinful” philosopher.
For those of you who may not know George Watsky, let me introduce you to him. Watsky is a 29-year-old rapper, writer, performer and lyricist from San Francisco, Calif. He started his performing career as a spoken word poet and was named the Youth Speaks Grand Slam Poetry Champion and the Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam Champion in 2006. Soon after rising to the top of slam poetry, Watsky began making and producing music. He has released four studio albums, four singles and two live albums. His music ranges from deeply meaningful and heartfelt to outrageously silly and provocative. Two of his best songs are easily “Tiny Glowing Screens Part 1” and “Tiny Glowing Screens Part 2.” Both of these have a very relevant message in the world dominated by smartphones in which we live in. Although our smartphones are incredibly useful pieces of technology, we must not let them consume our livelihoods. Using a selection of Watsky’s lyrics, I want to highlight some of the issues with our phones.
Institutionalized religion has long had a history of predicting dire prophecies for the state of humanity if every choice and action of ours does not perfectly fall within its confines. Human beings are portrayed as the embodiment of purity that are corrupted by worldly sin and are hurtling fast towards an epic doom. Preserving that so-called purity of mind and body becomes a losing battle over time, one that humanity hangs on to by a very thin thread. Every new generation and decade then brings with it its own stench of depravity. While beliefs such as these may suffice for the masses of sheep and for the shepherd to keep them beautifully compliant, they’re in reality the well-crafted tool employed to curb human voice, freedom and choice.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has had a less than ideal start now that actual voting has begun in the Presidential primaries. Last week she essentially tied Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., in Iowa, a state that she was winning by 20 points as late as Thanksgiving. The primary in New Hampshire this week also will prove to be a tough battle for her in which she’ll probably end up losing resoundingly. A lot can be said about why and how Sen. Sanders has taken away from Clinton’s lead in the polls. One significant factor has been his ability to garner the support of younger voters, especially those under the age of 30. Secretary Clinton still looks like the favorite to win the Democratic nomination, but, when she does, she faces a daunting task in winning back the support of the youth.
For those of you who follow my weekly articles, you are well aware of the fact that I am not afraid to write about the most controversial of issues. As such, it should be of no surprise to anyone that I have received a lot of criticism. It’s tough being a writer, especially one that likes to go where others will not. Yet, I enjoy every single moment of it.
An Op-Ed published in The Daily Cardinal titled “The social impact of contraception” claimed the increased use of contraception has had a “devastating impact on our families, relationships and our society.” The author, Ben Miller, cites Pope Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae, an encyclical published in 1968 that predicted an increase in infidelity, objectification of women, overreach and corruption by public authorities, and immoral attempts by humankind to control their bodies if contraception use became widespread. Due to the flawed logic of his argument and disregard for the positive effects of contraception, we felt it necessary to respond.
Donald Trump is a force of nature. He can do and say whatever he wants. With every racist, sexist, elitist and disparaging remark he makes he only seems to move up in the polls. It’s as if nothing he can do or say will have any effect on his standing in the polls. In fact, Trump even remarked Jan. 23 that he could “shoot somebody and [he] wouldn't lose voters.” As revolting as that statement is, it might actually be true. Through all of the nasty, nauseating and controversial comments that have come out of Trump’s mouth in the past few months, he remains the strongest candidate in the Republican Party. Many reasons can be cited to try and explain his rise in the polls, but I believe that more than anything else the media has fueled Trump’s rise.
Have you ever tried to do homework at home? I quickly learned that this is not a productive location. I am constantly distracted by friends, roommates, TV, food; you name it. I even go so far as to clean my room or do my laundry, which I like to call “productive procrastination,” which is procrastination nonetheless.
Students on college campuses across the nation have been protesting to hold their administrators accountable for evaluating diversity and making a genuine effort to improve the experience of students of color. Although UW System administration has recognized the necessity of student voice, and UW System President Ray Cross has met with student protesters, these positive steps have been clouded by miscommunication and a lack of tangible action.
Solutions by The State News
