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Captivity concerns
Things at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla., have returned to normal. Killer whale shows including “Believe” have resumed, money is pouring in and the media ...
Editor’s note
Tragedy in the cove
Off the lush Pacific coast of Taiji, Japan, lies what appears to be a majestic and beautiful natural cove. To those who don’t know better, the calm, aquamarine waters, nestled between protruding ...
Editor’s note
To take our motto to heart
Editor’s note
Emotional wounds hidden threat for Haitians
People from around the world came together to assist citizens of Haiti after a devastating 7.0 earthquake rocked their nation on Jan. 12. It crippled their infrastructure and killed and wounded hundreds ...
Hole in Whole Foods’ discount incentive
Shed the pounds, gain the discount: that is the mentality behind one popular grocery chain’s new initiative to drive down employee health care costs.
Whole ...
Courtesy gives way to technology
Rudeness has become an alarming fact of life in this country
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am tired of living in a society that seems to be overrun with rude individuals who lack manners, kindness and respect. From ...
Editor’s note
The legacy of a fighter
On a snowy, Thursday morning several weeks ago, I was headed to Phoenix for an Investigative Reporters and Editors conference. I was exhausted from a long week and an early morning, but ...
Decade-end
The semester is almost over, holiday party plans are in full swing and almost overnight the weather has turned frightful. These are all signs that 2009 is drawing to a close and ...
Lacking the true meaning
tissue paper, counting the presents that Santa brought me and so on. Surely with all of the thoughts running through my head
Inspired by a question posed by one of my co-workers, I set out last week to write a column filled with reasons why I ...
Editor’s Note
Dangerous inspiration
British supermodel Kate Moss has long been known for her stunning beauty and waifish figure. But Moss recently came under fire after divulging in an interview what she calls her “motto” for ...
All-American trial
Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to try Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other
Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to try Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other suspected 9/11 masterminds in a New York City civilian court has led to a fierce debate across the country ...
UPDATE: Fuller released on bond
Science professor charged with criminal counts.
Update by: Laura Nalin
A ruling was issued at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 regarding Columbia science professor Kevin Fuller, who was released on a $100,000 bond. Fuller faces federal charges of ...
Journalistic responsibility
A provocative headline and the controversial content of a Nov. 2 article published in The Chronicle sparked the attention of many of our readers, and a handful of former Chronicle writers shared ...
Alzheimer’s, popular weight-loss plan may be connected
New study in lab mice shows possible link between disease, trendy eating habits
For the past several years, high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins and South Beach diets, have become increasingly popular weight-loss strategies. The fad surged between 2003 and 2005 after the release ...
Editor’s note
Gitmo detainees receive vaccine
Thanks to hard work by Columbia’s Vice President of Safety and Security Robert Koverman, I received my H1N1 vaccine on Oct. 21. I am one of a small but lucky group of ...
Editor’s note
This too shall pass
As the fall semester hits mid-stride and life continues to grow more hectic, I, like many other college students, have suddenly been feeling as if my head is going
to implode.
The stress of ...