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Commercialization, lack of purpose keep modern satire from being helpful

In South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, the U.S. invades Canada in order to free American children from the smutty influence of the Canadian media industry. Why? Welcome to the world of satire! The makers of South Park pour derision on a pseudo-morality that finds “fart jokes” and movie sex unconscionable while cheerily applauding (or

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Mandatory on-campus living coming for new students, due to new dorm, lots of commuters

Starting in the fall of 2006, incoming students will again be expected to spend their entire college careers living on campus. For current students, the policy regarding off-campus living will remain the same, said Bettie Ann Brigham, vice president of student development. At the same time, there will be exceptions granted for some incoming students.

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False assumptions in the Dover debate necessitate a third perspective

In Dover, Pennsylvania, the question of evolution versus intelligent design has hit the front page. At issue is the nature of science. Is intelligent design science, or is it religion? In truth, it is neither. Design is a philosophical issue. Science seeks to discover how nature works, not whether there is a designer behind it—-although

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Inquiring Minds: Eastern student sign-posters need to be less ignorant

“Goolishly,” “manditory,” and “McGinnis” have something in common: They’re not words, but Eastern students seem to think they are. “Goolishly” appeared on the event notice triangles in the Dining Commons. “Manditory” and “McGinnis” were featured on swim team signs. “Well be lead,” not “will be led,” appeared on signs for a Monday night worship meeting.

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