Local election controversies
ByWhether it is sexual abuse allegations, assault charges or something of the like, our elected officials seem more embattled in controversy today than ever before in recent memory.
OPINION
It is time for a second constitutional congress
ByFor far too long, this country has voted for individuals who say they are going to change the corruption in Washington D.C. and give liberty back to the people.
Sexual abusers should not have a legacy
ByWoody Allen has won three Oscars, 10 British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Casey Affleck has won one Oscar and one Golden Globe. Kevin Spacey has won two Oscars and one Golden Globe.
Reason for the season
ByIf we imagine the holiday season in the form of dramatic structure, the days preceding Halloween are akin to the exposition, while immediately after would have to be the rapidly rising action.
Does the punishment fit the crime for Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill?
ByPhiladelphia native and rapper Meek Mill was sentenced to two-to-four years at the Graterford State Correctional Institution for a probation violation on Nov. 8.
It’s hard not to feel powerless after yet another mass shooting
ByThe story of the recent shooting in a Texas church, while still tragic, is nothing new to Americans.
Action needs to be taken to help Ukraine
ByDo you ever get so preoccupied with life that certain events just fade away and are forgotten about?
To stop devolution of our political system, we need more participation
ByCelebrities engaging in politics is nothing new.
Freshman who poisoned roommate should be charged with hate crime
ByBrianna R. Brochu, a freshman of the University of Hartford was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace. Normally, when you hear of a freshman getting arrested, it may be due to a citation for underage drinking, but rarely third-degree criminal mischief or second degree breach of peace.
Response to demonstrator raises questions about our values at SU
ByWhat I saw unfolding before my eyes on Oct. 25 started to look like yet another recent headline.
If media wishes not to appear petty, it must avoid outrage, wait for context
ByFew in media have disparaged President Donald Trump more harshly than I have.
Student response to demonstrator inspired, lacked civility at times
ByWe as an editorial board put out a piece earlier in the semester which implored those in the community not to stand for hate on our campus.
College athletes should not get paid
ByThe National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) needs to stand firm on their philosophy of not paying college athletes for their time and talent.
Do not forget victims of sexual assault who do not have a platform
BySocial media was flooded with the hashtag #MeToo last week following dozens of accusations of sexual abuse against Hollywood big-wig Harvey Weinstein.
Trump needs to do what he signed up for, show respect to fallen troops
ByFour sergeants of the U.S. military were killed in an ambush in Niger earlier this month on Oct. 4 after helping local forces defeat ISIS.
Supreme Court needs to address evolving issue of partisan Gerrymandering
ByThe Supreme Court’s term began just a few weeks ago. In the spotlight since has been the case of Gill v. Whitford, which stands to have a profound impact on the future of partisan gerrymandering.