House Editorial: Eickel's Apology

A few weeks after SGA president Brandon Eickel apologized for stealing campaign ideas from two students at William and Mary, he probably wants to eat his words. More...

Between the lines: Land of the free, home of the slaves?
By Patrick Callahan, senior writer

There was a time in our nation’s history when our manufacturing capabilities not only aided in our ascension to the status of world superpower, but also served as the core of our economy. The middle of the last century saw the United States’ industrial machinery pump out more military equipment than the world had ever seen. This surge of production was necessary to strike down the progress of totalitarian regimes seeking regional and global domination. More...

Breeze Perspectives: “The Amazing Race”
By Kevin Irby, contributing writer

The studio audience settles down as the MC introduces the next performer. The disconcerting hush spreads to living rooms across the nation as she steps up to the microphone. Meanwhile, on another station, two former comrades duke it out, breaking a former alliance and shattering any chance either of them had of winning the big prize. Flip the channel again and witness a little backstabbing as the losing team turns on its weakest link. More...

Breeze Perspectives: An illusion of safety
By Kathryn Manning, contributing writer

Living in such a problem-stricken world, it’s easy to try and patch things up with rules, regulations and precautions. We as humans strive to legislate ourselves in a way that will produce a society that is as close to perfection as possible. While this is a natural and seemingly intelligent action, it will inevitably fail, because fixing humanity with more humanity will never solve a thing. More...

Breeze Perspectives: Great to be Greek
By Steffi Warne, contributing writer

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are starting to show a hint of autumn. The evenings are becoming cooler. The brightly patterned Grecian letters on solid colored T-shirts are springing up all over campus. Yes, it’s time for sorority recruitment. As these women prepare to usher in a new generation, I prepare myself for the rush of emotions I feel as an independent. More...

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