‘2016: Obama’s America’ good film, flawed logic
I was reluctant to watch Dinesh D’Souza’s film “2016,: Obama’s America” but I saw the necessity to develop an informed opinion about it.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Opinion
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Homecoming ought to be more inclusive
Homecoming is a special time of year. It is a time for blessed union between an institution’s current student body and the droves of alumni who return to celebrate their Alma mater.
Read MoreGun rights include right to own any firearm
To my dismay, during the second presidential debate President Obama suggested restricting the rights of American’s by reinstating the Assault Weapons Ban. In 1994, Congress passed the Federal Assault Weapons Ban that outlawed the production on 18 models of firearms, based solely on their cosmetic appearance.
Read MoreBanned Book Week is too reactionary
“Thirty days hath September,” and this year Sept. 30 marked the 30-year anniversary of Banned Books Week.
Read MoreLove and war aren’t always fair
Military experience doesn’t make vets poor dates.
Read MoreApocalypses: How many have we survived?
Alright so we only have about three more months before we all die because some Mayan dude couldn’t fit any more dates on a circle slab, and therefore the end of days is upon us.
Read MoreChange has its discontents
Change is sometimes a necessity for items or ideas that don’t seem to be adequate for a situation. Change can bring about great outcomes; however, it can also be redundant and hinder more than it helps.
Read MoreSacrifice is needed to reach your destination
As a college professor and army officer I often have conversations with my peers about my students and soldiers. Unfortunately a lot of my conversations end with “he/she has potential.”
Read MoreTime to choose the lesser of two evils
It’s time for the country to have someone who isn’t a seasoned lawyer become president, and if that individual is an experienced businessman, then so be it.
Read MorePhoto ID for dining software is essential
It’s not uncommon hearing students complain about certain Dining Services policies, particularly the policy that requires one to have their student ID card to get their meals. Be it the Cafeteria, the Grille, or the C-Store, students are familiar hearing, “Sorry, you need your card. You can’t just give your student ID number.”
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