The 2012 election already seems to be more entertainment than news. We are still choosing the next leader of our country right? There seems to be some sort of drama surrounding everyone running. As we move even closer to the Iowa Caucus and the official start of the campaign season, it will be interesting to see how each candidate fares on the path to nomination.

Despite efforts from the international community, Syria’s crackdown on protestors continued this week. Between 15 and 36 civilians were killed today in yet another shocking display of violence during clashes throughout the country. Most deaths were located in Homs, nicknamed the “the capital of revolution” by activist organizations.

After news came about two weeks ago that Muammar el-Qaddafi was captured and killed by rebels in his hometown of Surt, some expressed concerns over the question “what next?” After 42 years with the “erratic, provocative” dictator, it’s time for the National Transitional Council to begin reconciling the past four decades of violence and oppression that has led to mass violations of human rights.

To the senior class of 2012, and the few kids that feel like they need a break from the college grind, check out the movie “I Didn’t Come Here To Die” and think about joining AmeriCorps NCCC! The film is supposedly based off the experience of AmeriCorps NCCC (pronounced Ameri-CORE, N triple C), a federal [...]

Over the past 9 years, American troops have engaged in countless missions in the Middle East as part of a comprehensive “War on Terror” following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” (DADT) Proposition 8, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the fight for domestic partnerships and gay marriage, White House protests and the Stonewall Riots, Frank Kameny was just another Allied soldier living in the trenches of Europe.

With 13 months to go until the 2012 elections, the race is officially on between Republican candidates; the question on everyone’s mind is, “Are they, or aren’t they?”

Accompanied by his most trusted clean energy buddies, President Obama in his speech to Georgetown University last Wednesday outlined what he thinks are the most important pathways to attain energy security: offshore drilling, natural gas, biofuel, and increased energy efficiency. Surprised with this sudden, new approach? Don’t worry, you are not alone.

Already embarrassed by allegations of supplying Libya with arms that Gaddafi might be using against his own people, Western countries are now wondering whether helping Libyan protesters militarily will help the civil population overthrow Muammar Gaddafi’s autocratic regime. But this approach, however well intentioned, might result in more destruction in Libyan societies in the long run.

Many of us are currently working on midterms, frantically finishing exams and papers with the hopes of receiving a good grade. I decided to turn the tables a little bit and grade someone else- my favorite institution, the Supreme Court. The Supremes are over halfway done with their term so this report is far overdue.