Opinion

Left4Dead, Or Alive, 2

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 incredibly disappointed with just how small it was: it was definitely not worth $40, [...]


NASA to broadcast lunar impact

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 7:30 a.m. EDT. and a live feed from NASA (found here ) [...]


Firearms on campus: I support the second amendment, responsibly

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.


Obama bans texting while driving for government personnel

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 can still potentially get away with texting while driving: If they are driving [...]


POV Helmet Cams: Skiier trapped in avalanche and rescued

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!


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

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.


ASUO VP announces Senate, Con Court picks

ASUO Vice President Getachew Kassa announced one Senate appointment and two Constitution Court appointments Friday night.
Former Department FInance Committee Senator Hailey Sheldon was nominated to Senate Seat 8 on the Athletics and Contracts Finance Committee. Third year law student Casey Sanders and first year law student Andrew Washington were nominated for the Constitution Court. [...]


House passes massive student aid bill

SAFRA is a top priority of USSA and USPIRG. The Senate will vote on it later this month.