Bringing high-speed rail system will alleviate traffic
February 12, 2010
A high-speed rail system in Florida just makes sense.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is fiscally irresponsible
February 12, 2010
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) has been a source of controversy since its inception in 1993, during Bill Clinton’s first term.
Improper burials dishearten Haitians
February 12, 2010
After the deadly earthquake that shook Haiti, the survivors on the island have been obligated to bury bodies of the dead in mass graves. A rectangular empty hole 20 feet deep, 20 feet wide and 100 feet long is one of the mass graves in Haiti which awaits the dead.
Cabralitics: All FIU rules should be socially enforced
February 12, 2010
As you may have heard, this semester, FIU decided to ban smoking anywhere on campus. While some have criticized the decision as nothing more than a public relations gimmick, I for one commend it, and I hope it leads to bans on other detrimental student conduct.
As elections approach, SGC-MMC must start early to fix last year’s problems
February 12, 2010
As the Student Government council at Modesto Maidique Campus begins preparations for the 2010 elections, trends that were visible in last year’s controversial elections could once again cause many problems.
America needs patriots not biased pundits
February 12, 2010
Pundits are on the rise and have become the screaming heads that define the political landscape for lazy Americans; for those who don’t have the time or inclination to follow politics with enough detail.
Iran buys time by dragging out talks
February 12, 2010
Just a week and a half ago, one of the 21st century’s most intractable problems would’ve come to an end. But as past events have cruelly established, Iran and the West – namely the U.S. – once again remain at an impasse with regards to nuclear programs.
Republicans need to unite with new ideas
February 05, 2010
A year into President Obama’s first term, it seems that the stars may be aligning for Republicans.
Getting Schooled: Shrinking job market raises many concerns for FIU graduating seniors
February 04, 2010
And now, the wait begins. I have sent off sealed envelopes containing recommendation letters, résumés and official transcripts to graduate schools across the country. I am done collecting writing samples. I have finished fussing over my personal statement.
New York Times right in charging for online services
February 04, 2010
In this era of technology, the printed word and tangible page has become nearly obsolete. I get all my news from online sources, so when CNN reported that the New York Times announced a plan to start charging for their online content, I fail to see why people are opposed to it. We have to pay for the printed version of the news, why not the digital version.