Opinion
Readers upset with Taylor obituary article
By Allen ArrickIn the past three weeks, I’ve received letters from students who were upset when the Talon published the cause of Dr. Brian Taylor’s death. Those students believed the Talon should not publish the cause of death ...Continue Reading
Republicans must be willing to compromise
The political climate in Washington D.C. and the rest of the country will soon take a drastic change. With the new presidency, Democrats will have a majority in the house, senate, and will have the presidency.
As a result of this change, bipartisanship must be ...
Continue Reading | posted November 24 2008 by Brandon Petty
Simple changes can help protect environment
More than ever Americans are looking for alternative forms of fuel; an environmentalist dream.
Although some environmental issues are getting attention, environment protection is still not getting the attention it deserves.
Finding alternative forms of fuel is a good first step to protecting the environment. However, ...
Continue Reading | posted November 18 2008 by Brandon Petty
Alcohol policy: leave parents out, let students grow
College is a time when teenagers become adults, and immaturity brings consequences. However, the only way students grow and learn is by making mistakes.
College is not the time for excessive parenting and “helicopter parents.” Students need to understand the choices they’re making and take responsibility ...
Continue Reading | posted November 18 2008 by Editorial
Human rights should be at top of agenda for new president
With the change in presidential power, there must be a change in foreign policy. Instead of investing money and lives in foreign wars, we need to redirect focus to humanitarian efforts.
Trying to save the Iraqi and Afghan people from tyrannical rule is admirable. However, it ...
Continue Reading | posted November 10 2008 by Brandon Petty
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