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‘Snowpocalypse’ does not disprove global warming theories
People on both sides of the debate should note that short-term weather patterns are not the same as climate.
Two massive blizzards hit the northeastern United States in the first weeks of February and wreaked havoc on the region, resulting in closures of schools, roads and government operations. The multiple feet ...
Asteroid defense strategies should be taken seriously, receive funding
An asteroid impact is one of the few natural disasters we can predict, and possibly prevent.
An expert panel announced on Jan. 22 that due to lack of government funding, NASA will miss its congressional deadline to track and survey near-Earth asteroids by 2020. According to the National ...
Apple’s new gadget won’t immediately revolutionize media
The device doesn’t have enough power and storage to replace the laptop, and the journalism industry needs more than a magic tablet to be saved.
In the days leading up to the unveiling of Apple’s latest gadget, the iPad, geeks, techies and almost anyone online were engulfed in a massive wave of mystical gossip and speculation about ...
High-tech, creative humanitarian aid benefits Haiti
Never before has it been possible to offer aid so quickly, effectively and through so many creative venues.
During the past few weeks there has been a frenzy of media coverage and endless discussion about the earthquake that occurred in Haiti on Jan. 12, and in the aftermath there has ...
Vacations essential to maintain physical, mental health
Overworked employees are more likely to have negative job performance and health problems
Columbia students looked forward to winter vacation so much during the last week of the Fall 2009 semester that their anticipation was almost palpable. As the week progressed, you could almost see ...
Comcast, GE merger detrimental to media consumers
Large media conglomerates are amassing a huge amount of power that limits the diversity of viewpoints shown to the general public
A multi-billion dollar deal between Comcast and General Electric announced on Dec. 3 will result in the cable television provider gaining control of NBC Universal. Comcast will own 51 percent of NBC ...
Grad tuition hike should benefit programs
Any increase should be for the right reasons
At the last College Council meeting of the semester on Dec. 4, administrators and faculty members discussed the possibility of raising graduate tuition at Columbia by 5 percent in 2011.
Graduate tuition is ...
Food snobbery could signal shift in consumerism
The American consumer is a slow-moving animal, but over time, discontent with the status quo has blossomed
It’s not difficult to point out the watershed moment for America’s new gastronomical consciousness, well, moments actually, when it was confirmed the food-renaissance had begun. When Budweiser unveiled its American Ale and ...
City shouldn’t privatize more services
Privatizing the city's water system would not benefit Chicago in the long run
Just nine months after Chicago leased its parking meters to a private company in a quick deal, Mayor Richard M. Daley made a statement that any city service is up for sale ...
Spirit of holiday season obscured by material obsession
It seems Americans are celebrating Christmas in a completely inauthentic way that is contrary to the traditional intention of the holiday.
In every holiday movie that is shown on cable TV in December, there’s inevitably a character who has lost faith in the season and has no Christmas spirit. These famous characters, from ...
Gay marriage issue should not limit Catholic Charity work
Compromising from both sides, or at least starting a dialogue about the issue, would greatly benefit everyone involved in this debacle
The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. is currently at odds with many city council members in the District of Columbia regarding a proposed same-sex marriage bill that will be decided on in ...
Metra fare hikes understandable
Metra, like all other businesses and public service agencies, is trying to cover its costs
Metra announced Nov. 13 it would raise one-way and weekend ticket prices on all rail lines, effective Feb. 1.
Columbia has long been a commuter school, so this increase will affect students as ...
Gitmo detainees should move to Ill.
Not only would the prison benefit the political climate surrounding terrorism, it could also help the economy
Federal authorities inspected an Illinois state prison Nov. 16 to determine if it is fit to house terror suspects and detainees from the Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval base when it closes next ...
Small urban farms benefit environment, human health
Even though land is limited, it is possible for city dwellers to be involved in farming
Where does food come from? The grocery store, of course.
Our experience of buying and consuming food is much different than it has traditionally been for most of human history. We are far ...
And the survey says…
Columbia has improved in 10 of the 12 categories that students were polled in since the previous survey
Results from the latest student satisfaction survey that was conducted in spring 2009 indicate that Columbia has improved in 10 of the 12 categories that students were polled in since the previous ...
Does the punishment fit the crime?
Bears players fined for inappropriate conduct should have been suspended
Two Bears players were fined for inappropriate conduct on the field during the Nov. 8 professional football game between the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals in week nine of the regular season.
Tommie ...