Iran’s nuclear ambitions leave world in a bind December 2, 2009 — by Arnav Dugar The current Iranian regime has consistently shown its intent to develop nuclear weapons. Iran has already shown sufficient progress on the three pieces of technology to create an effective nuclear weapon: uranium enriched to weapons grade, a missile capable of reaching Israel and parts of Western Europe and a warhead that will fit on the missile. read more » Veterans Day: not just a day off December 1, 2009 — by Sophia Cooper Many students came to school Thursday, Nov 12, complaining about how horrible Veterans Day was. The day before, they had homework to do, tests to study for, college applications to fill out. But we don't have Veterans Day as an excuse for students not to have to go to school or catch up on homework. We celebrate it to honor all of those who have served in our military and to thank them for their service. The true meaning of Nov. 11 has sadly gotten lost among the bustle of people's busy lives—even at a time when we're fighting wars in two countries. read more » CEOs running for office may not have the right background November 23, 2009 — by Christine Tseng California’s 2010 elections for political office have once again produced some interesting candidates to consider. This time, besides lawyers and mayors, there have been CEOs moving toward the ticket, namely, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman for governor and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina for senator. read more » Columnist: Agassi deserves forgiveness November 23, 2009 — by Tim Rollinson Retired tennis star Andre Agassi released his autobiography, "Open" a compilation of the chapters in his rich, full life. Along with an honest recitation of a much-fulfilled career, Agassi, with perhaps too much honestly, describes his use of the highly addictive stimulant methamphetamine, or "crystal meth." The aftermath of this confession sent shock waves through the athletic world, eliciting demands from other players that Agassi denounce his titles and forfeit all prize money. read more » Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18 November 20, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin In a famous 1964 incident, a New York city bartender named Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was walking home late one night after a day's work when she was attacked by a man. She screamed, pleading nearby bystanders for help, but the screams seemed to fall on deaf ears; the bystanders stood idly, and later, Genovese's attacker came back to finish the job. Her murder—and bystanders' indifference to her pleas—became a national outrage and the source of years of academic study. read more » Anniversary of Berlin Wall’s demise inspires conflicting emotions November 20, 2009 — by Uttara Sivaram It’s been 20 years since the fateful fall of the Berlin Wall. Two and a half decades since Ronald Reagan very publicly and politely mentioned that it would be most kind of Mr. Gorbachev to tear down that bothersome little fence separating Germany into Eastern and Western sectors. So when the wall did finally fall, torn apart by hands and cranes alike, West Germans skipped into East Germany, East Germans hopped over to West Germany and President George H. W. Bush, who had inherited this issue from the leftovers of the Reagan administration, sat back in his plush Oval Office sofa and celebrated privately, for he knew that this was essentially America’s victory, and therefore, his victory. read more » Though tough, new dance policy cleans up unneeded behavior November 20, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma As students geared up for the various activities associated with Homecoming last month, administrators armed themselves with flashlights, breathalyzers and a new, school-wide dance policy. read more » Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Veterans Day: not just a day off December 1, 2009 — by Sophia Cooper Many students came to school Thursday, Nov 12, complaining about how horrible Veterans Day was. The day before, they had homework to do, tests to study for, college applications to fill out. But we don't have Veterans Day as an excuse for students not to have to go to school or catch up on homework. We celebrate it to honor all of those who have served in our military and to thank them for their service. The true meaning of Nov. 11 has sadly gotten lost among the bustle of people's busy lives—even at a time when we're fighting wars in two countries. read more » CEOs running for office may not have the right background November 23, 2009 — by Christine Tseng California’s 2010 elections for political office have once again produced some interesting candidates to consider. This time, besides lawyers and mayors, there have been CEOs moving toward the ticket, namely, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman for governor and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina for senator. read more » Columnist: Agassi deserves forgiveness November 23, 2009 — by Tim Rollinson Retired tennis star Andre Agassi released his autobiography, "Open" a compilation of the chapters in his rich, full life. Along with an honest recitation of a much-fulfilled career, Agassi, with perhaps too much honestly, describes his use of the highly addictive stimulant methamphetamine, or "crystal meth." The aftermath of this confession sent shock waves through the athletic world, eliciting demands from other players that Agassi denounce his titles and forfeit all prize money. read more » Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18 November 20, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin In a famous 1964 incident, a New York city bartender named Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was walking home late one night after a day's work when she was attacked by a man. She screamed, pleading nearby bystanders for help, but the screams seemed to fall on deaf ears; the bystanders stood idly, and later, Genovese's attacker came back to finish the job. Her murder—and bystanders' indifference to her pleas—became a national outrage and the source of years of academic study. read more » Anniversary of Berlin Wall’s demise inspires conflicting emotions November 20, 2009 — by Uttara Sivaram It’s been 20 years since the fateful fall of the Berlin Wall. Two and a half decades since Ronald Reagan very publicly and politely mentioned that it would be most kind of Mr. Gorbachev to tear down that bothersome little fence separating Germany into Eastern and Western sectors. So when the wall did finally fall, torn apart by hands and cranes alike, West Germans skipped into East Germany, East Germans hopped over to West Germany and President George H. W. Bush, who had inherited this issue from the leftovers of the Reagan administration, sat back in his plush Oval Office sofa and celebrated privately, for he knew that this was essentially America’s victory, and therefore, his victory. read more » Though tough, new dance policy cleans up unneeded behavior November 20, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma As students geared up for the various activities associated with Homecoming last month, administrators armed themselves with flashlights, breathalyzers and a new, school-wide dance policy. read more » Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
CEOs running for office may not have the right background November 23, 2009 — by Christine Tseng California’s 2010 elections for political office have once again produced some interesting candidates to consider. This time, besides lawyers and mayors, there have been CEOs moving toward the ticket, namely, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman for governor and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina for senator. read more » Columnist: Agassi deserves forgiveness November 23, 2009 — by Tim Rollinson Retired tennis star Andre Agassi released his autobiography, "Open" a compilation of the chapters in his rich, full life. Along with an honest recitation of a much-fulfilled career, Agassi, with perhaps too much honestly, describes his use of the highly addictive stimulant methamphetamine, or "crystal meth." The aftermath of this confession sent shock waves through the athletic world, eliciting demands from other players that Agassi denounce his titles and forfeit all prize money. read more » Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18 November 20, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin In a famous 1964 incident, a New York city bartender named Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was walking home late one night after a day's work when she was attacked by a man. She screamed, pleading nearby bystanders for help, but the screams seemed to fall on deaf ears; the bystanders stood idly, and later, Genovese's attacker came back to finish the job. Her murder—and bystanders' indifference to her pleas—became a national outrage and the source of years of academic study. read more » Anniversary of Berlin Wall’s demise inspires conflicting emotions November 20, 2009 — by Uttara Sivaram It’s been 20 years since the fateful fall of the Berlin Wall. Two and a half decades since Ronald Reagan very publicly and politely mentioned that it would be most kind of Mr. Gorbachev to tear down that bothersome little fence separating Germany into Eastern and Western sectors. So when the wall did finally fall, torn apart by hands and cranes alike, West Germans skipped into East Germany, East Germans hopped over to West Germany and President George H. W. Bush, who had inherited this issue from the leftovers of the Reagan administration, sat back in his plush Oval Office sofa and celebrated privately, for he knew that this was essentially America’s victory, and therefore, his victory. read more » Though tough, new dance policy cleans up unneeded behavior November 20, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma As students geared up for the various activities associated with Homecoming last month, administrators armed themselves with flashlights, breathalyzers and a new, school-wide dance policy. read more » Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Columnist: Agassi deserves forgiveness November 23, 2009 — by Tim Rollinson Retired tennis star Andre Agassi released his autobiography, "Open" a compilation of the chapters in his rich, full life. Along with an honest recitation of a much-fulfilled career, Agassi, with perhaps too much honestly, describes his use of the highly addictive stimulant methamphetamine, or "crystal meth." The aftermath of this confession sent shock waves through the athletic world, eliciting demands from other players that Agassi denounce his titles and forfeit all prize money. read more » Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18 November 20, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin In a famous 1964 incident, a New York city bartender named Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was walking home late one night after a day's work when she was attacked by a man. She screamed, pleading nearby bystanders for help, but the screams seemed to fall on deaf ears; the bystanders stood idly, and later, Genovese's attacker came back to finish the job. Her murder—and bystanders' indifference to her pleas—became a national outrage and the source of years of academic study. read more » Anniversary of Berlin Wall’s demise inspires conflicting emotions November 20, 2009 — by Uttara Sivaram It’s been 20 years since the fateful fall of the Berlin Wall. Two and a half decades since Ronald Reagan very publicly and politely mentioned that it would be most kind of Mr. Gorbachev to tear down that bothersome little fence separating Germany into Eastern and Western sectors. So when the wall did finally fall, torn apart by hands and cranes alike, West Germans skipped into East Germany, East Germans hopped over to West Germany and President George H. W. Bush, who had inherited this issue from the leftovers of the Reagan administration, sat back in his plush Oval Office sofa and celebrated privately, for he knew that this was essentially America’s victory, and therefore, his victory. read more » Though tough, new dance policy cleans up unneeded behavior November 20, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma As students geared up for the various activities associated with Homecoming last month, administrators armed themselves with flashlights, breathalyzers and a new, school-wide dance policy. read more » Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Bystander does not equal innocence: California needs a “Bad Samaritan” law to protect all minors under 18 November 20, 2009 — by Christine Bancroft and Denise Lin In a famous 1964 incident, a New York city bartender named Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was walking home late one night after a day's work when she was attacked by a man. She screamed, pleading nearby bystanders for help, but the screams seemed to fall on deaf ears; the bystanders stood idly, and later, Genovese's attacker came back to finish the job. Her murder—and bystanders' indifference to her pleas—became a national outrage and the source of years of academic study. read more » Anniversary of Berlin Wall’s demise inspires conflicting emotions November 20, 2009 — by Uttara Sivaram It’s been 20 years since the fateful fall of the Berlin Wall. Two and a half decades since Ronald Reagan very publicly and politely mentioned that it would be most kind of Mr. Gorbachev to tear down that bothersome little fence separating Germany into Eastern and Western sectors. So when the wall did finally fall, torn apart by hands and cranes alike, West Germans skipped into East Germany, East Germans hopped over to West Germany and President George H. W. Bush, who had inherited this issue from the leftovers of the Reagan administration, sat back in his plush Oval Office sofa and celebrated privately, for he knew that this was essentially America’s victory, and therefore, his victory. read more » Though tough, new dance policy cleans up unneeded behavior November 20, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma As students geared up for the various activities associated with Homecoming last month, administrators armed themselves with flashlights, breathalyzers and a new, school-wide dance policy. read more » Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Anniversary of Berlin Wall’s demise inspires conflicting emotions November 20, 2009 — by Uttara Sivaram It’s been 20 years since the fateful fall of the Berlin Wall. Two and a half decades since Ronald Reagan very publicly and politely mentioned that it would be most kind of Mr. Gorbachev to tear down that bothersome little fence separating Germany into Eastern and Western sectors. So when the wall did finally fall, torn apart by hands and cranes alike, West Germans skipped into East Germany, East Germans hopped over to West Germany and President George H. W. Bush, who had inherited this issue from the leftovers of the Reagan administration, sat back in his plush Oval Office sofa and celebrated privately, for he knew that this was essentially America’s victory, and therefore, his victory. read more » Though tough, new dance policy cleans up unneeded behavior November 20, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma As students geared up for the various activities associated with Homecoming last month, administrators armed themselves with flashlights, breathalyzers and a new, school-wide dance policy. read more » Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Though tough, new dance policy cleans up unneeded behavior November 20, 2009 — by Apeksha Sharma As students geared up for the various activities associated with Homecoming last month, administrators armed themselves with flashlights, breathalyzers and a new, school-wide dance policy. read more » Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Obamacare goes wrong direction, threatens personal freedom November 20, 2009 — by Shannon Galvin Let's party like it's 1990. 1,990 pages, that is, filled with uncountable procedures, tax increases and amendments that compromise America's Affordable Health Choices Act that squeezed through the House of Representatives. read more » Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Celebrities’ personal mistakes shouldn’t kill their careers November 20, 2009 — by Roy Bisht In today's word, many of the entertainers and professional athletes who give us enjoyment are thought of as role models and gain widespread admiration. read more » Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast
Rio de Janeiro fit to host 2016 Olympics November 19, 2009 — by Vijay Menon and Abhishek Venkataramana A widely circulated YouTube video shows CNN anchor Tony Harris addressing his viewers as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge takes to the stage to announce the results of the first ballot of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. As Rogge announces that Chicago has been eliminated, Harris collapses into a state of shock. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...188189190191192...200210...nextlast