By Paul Lazaro
Opinions Editor ’11

Progressives tend to argue that somehow it is possible to ensure our personal freedoms remain safe, even if we allow the state to control a large percent of our income through taxation. Continue Reading

By Doug Demeo

Keep Fear Alive. This was Stephen Colbert’s satirical counter punch to Jon Stewart’s pitch “to restore sanity” in American discourse and politics. Continue Reading

By Paul Lazaro
Opinions Editor ’11

Recently, a student from Rutgers University ended his life after learning that he was “Live Streamed” by his roommates during a sexual encounter. While we should grieve this loss, and format college policy so that this doesn’t occur on campus, it’s foolish to blame technology or culture for the actions of a few malicious persons. Continue Reading

College Books: Why You Seem to be the Only One Not Making Money

By Scott Miller
Contributing Writer ’13

For most of us out there, the only way we can afford to pay for school is to take out hefty student loans, get jobs on and off campus, and cut back on meals and unnecessary expenditures. Continue Reading

By Juan Gomez
Contributing writer’11

On September 11, 2010, one Florida pastor attempted to do what no other terrorist organization has done in history. He attempted to destroy what the United States stands for.  He is not an elected public official, nor is he a leading minister within any Christian denomination. But actions speak louder than words. What people would have seen worldwide was American Christians burning Qurans. Continue Reading

By ShaVonne Honor
Contributing Writer’10

On September 11, 2001 the United States of America was victim to an attack that would lead to immeasurable repercussions.  Aside from loss of human life, a sense of humanity has been perilously extinguished.  Almost a decade later, unanswered questions still overwhelm the loved ones of those lost, those who survived, and the millions of people around the world who, in one way or another, were affected by the events of 9/11. Continue Reading

By Paul Lazaro
Opinions Editor ’11

I have always associated with Puerto Rican culture. As a child I frequented the island’s luscious terrain, spoke the Spanish language with gusto, and ate the food with even more gusto. However, last November my Puerto Rican psyche was dealt a serious blow when I met and dated a fellow Boricua. As a first date, I decided to take her to the Nuyorican Poet’s cafe for a Latin Jazz concert. Continue Reading

By Semiray Kasoolu
Staff Writer ’13

While staying at a famous resort in my home country, Bulgaria, among the famous tourist attractions and popular sites, I saw a dark wall, continuing along the street. Later I learned its use – to keep a certain minority, the Roma, and their way of life out of the eyesight of residents and tourists alike. Continue Reading

By Paul Lazaro
Opinions Editor ’11

Unfortunately, this past semester the Pauw Wow lost radical leftist Mo Awadallah to graduation. Continue Reading

By Raymond A. Schroth, S.J.
Former Adviser

Last June, after ten years as the Jesuit professor in the humanities, the president told me that, because there was no money, I was fired.  Within a week I joined the staff of  America, the national Jesuit weekly opinion magazine,  where I had published my first article when I was twenty-three. Continue Reading

By Paul Lazaro
Opinions Editor, ‘11

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From Class of 2011 Officers,

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By Jean Fortune,
Amateur Motivational Speaker, ‘10
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Stafff Writer, ‘12 Continue Reading

By Justin Roberts
Opinions Editor, ‘10

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