On Tuesday, students across campus and people all over the world participated in One Day Without Shoes, an international event sponsored by TOM shoes to help raise awareness of people in Africa who are unable to afford shoes.

“I worked.”

— Lindsey Wilson,
19, sophomore, Pre-Phys. Therapy major, of Mullen

Facebook has become such a staple in our daily lives that some of us don’t think when we post anymore. And when we don’t think, things tend to come out online that we would normally never say in public.

I always find it amazing that the country I love, America, has so much to offer to everyone: opportunity, democracy, freedom of choice, and ample access to knowledge. The problem is, despite all these opportunities, so many Americans are just plain dumb.

Many people may have been watching or listening to coverage about the battle between the Wisconsin state government and public sector unions.

“No, I just haven’t.”

— Rachel Smidt,
21, junior, Education major, of North Platte

Does anyone remember the good old days when gas was only twenty-five cents a gallon, or a hamburger and fries was only a $1.15? Well, that’s because most people today, except for some grandparents, were not actually alive during those times.

“I don’t really pay attention to it.”

— Michael Kruger,
19, sophomore, English major, of Gordon.

Many would be surprised to know that the early history of the NRA (which is white-washed on Wikipedia) is not one of various gun-clinging, militant-coddling, and tragedy-exploiting movements paraded under the banner of an (unfortunately) forgotten Hollywood actor.

Some people may think “Why should I vote in the Student Senate elections?” This is unfortunate. These elections are not only good experience for actual voting, but also a good way to get more involved in college.