Brandon Petty

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, environmental protection must be approached and examined on a broader level.

Americans are making some serious mistakes that can be easily changed, if we’re willing.

Inevitably college students get sick every semester which leaves them searching for a way to pay for a doctor’s visit and possibly medication. College students do not have enough healthcare options.

College is a difficult time for students because they aren’t always being financially supported of by their parents. At the same time, being a full-time college student makes it difficult to make enough money to pay for healthcare and other expenses.

There are not enough healthcare systems set up specifically for low income students.

College is a different experience for every person. However, college freshmen tend to run into the same problems as their predecessors.

A common problem for college freshmen is taking on more classes than they can handle. College students have a lot of ambition their first semester and take on several classes or difficult classes. However, a student’s first semester is a transition period and taking more than 12 or so hours isn’t always the best choice.

Another problem new college students often run into is balancing school and a social life.

The University debate team is traveling to new heights of competition.

Although the team has not found success thus far in the tournament season, they are learning, said Jeffrey Hobbs, director of forensics.

Both tournaments this semester had at least 40 teams which showed debaters and University Director of Forensics Jeffrey Hobbs what is required for national success.

The debate team of senior David Brown and junior Jordan Innerity has been to two tournaments this semester, William Jewell College and the University of Wyoming.

At William Jewell College the team had a win-loss rec

More than 5 percent of college campuses in 2004 reported cases of rape and attempted rape of college women according to the National College Health Assessment. This may seem like an inconsequential number but it does not take into account the number of unreported sexual assaults.

All too often female college students are sexually assaulted and do not report it. Kim Livingston, Wellness and Prevention Counselor, said there are several various reasons a college student may not report a sexual assault.

In some cases of college rape alcohol is a factor.

A long time ago in a place far away, Dallas, I began my college career.