H.R. 4170, the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012, should have more support and more publicity. It’s currently the only decent solution to the looming student debt crisis, and with so many students deep in debt hampering the economy, we need this to be passed as soon as possible.

Opinion Editor Aaron Gonzalez and Columnist Samuel Parker lay the case for and against GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s social values.

Randy Bauer on last week’s cartoon.

While doing research for this week’s front-cover story, the design of the Appropriations Committee’s budget recommendations document (top left) told a different story than the words contained inside.
The document referenced the $6.7 million appropriation recommended for CSC’s Armstrong Gymnasium. Accompanying materials published by the committee contained testimony about the negative impression that Armstrong’s condition had on current and prospective students. Yet, for being concerned with appearances, the Appropriations Committee isn’t setting the standard with its own visual image.

“Crappy. I wish KU would have won.”

—Sammy Green,
22, sophomore,
Elementary Education major,
of Cheyenne, Wyo.

“As long as we have the money and can still spend money on other necessities then it’s okay.”

—Jennie Robbins,
19, freshman,
Pre-Occupational Therapy major,
of Mitchell

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), Danny Brown, Kid Ink, Future, Roscoe Dash, Hopsin, Macklemore, Don Trip, Iggy Azalea, and French Montana.
This is the lineup for the 2012 Freshman Class, or up-and-coming popular artists, as named by the music magazine XXL.

Thanks for your continued excellent coverage of the ongoing O’Boyle situation.

Coach O’Boyle has moved on and I’m happy for him. However, the injustices done to him cannot be ignored and those responsible must be held accountable…

Long ago the military recognized the need for peer support. The term “battle buddy” is often used to describe the individual that will make sure that you get out of bed in the morning, remember all your equipment, and show up on time.

Using the Nelson Physical Activity Center on the weekends can be a difficult prospect for students. For starters, the facility is open only from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. What’s more, the gym is often occupied by other sporting events.