Category Archives: Opinion

Way to go, Emma. Even that was boring

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Ivar Vong

There’s only one thing I can really take away from this whole thing with the unanimously approved con court justices and their unanimous dismissal of the grievance against ASUO President Emma Kallaway: Even when scandal seems to envelope her, Kallaway … Continue reading →

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Sen. Weintraub: Con court verdict “fantastic”

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Ivar Vong

ASUO Sen. Sandy Weintraub said Monday night he thought the Constitution Court’s dismissal of a grievance against President Emma Kallaway was “fantastic.” Weintraub said the decision “was extraordinarly appropriate” as a response “to baseless allegations.” “I hope that matter is … Continue reading →

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Left4Dead, Or Alive, 2

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Greg Dewar

As Left4Dead2′s launch date this fall looms ever closer, I’ve noticed a growing number of internet lurkers coming out of the shadows to defend Valve and it’s decision for a sequel. I, like many other gamers, loved Left4Dead but was … Continue reading →

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NASA to broadcast lunar impact

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Greg Dewar

NASA will broadcast live the crashing of a probe into our moon on Oct. 9 in an attempt to discover water. This is part of NASA’s LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observing and Sensing Satellite) mission. The official crash is scheduled for … Continue reading →

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Firearms on campus: I support the second amendment, responsibly

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Greg Dewar

We have moved away from a society that took its second amendment rights very seriously and into one that is essentially gun free- the only problem is that criminals and psychopaths haven’t. Continue reading →

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Obama bans texting while driving for government personnel

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Greg Dewar

The executive order covers more than 4.5 million government employees, including postal workers and the military. Texting while driving on average injures 500,000 people per year in the U.S. It should be noted however, that under the law, government employees … Continue reading →

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POV Helmet Cams: Skiier trapped in avalanche and rescued

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Greg Dewar

Just because you can wear a camera on your head detailing all of your exploits, doesn’t mean- aw, heck, bring on the “World’s Craziest ________” videos: Watch a skiier almost die in less than eight minutes!

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The United States, comic book weapons, and the Iranian threat

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Greg Dewar

Though I suppose now that Iran has first-strike capabilities against our European airbases (Which were our first-strike bases against them) we should not be worried! We can make them physically ill, meanwhile, they can kill half of Europe. Continue reading →

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