Americans have very few restrictions on what they can publish. With copyright laws as an exception, we are guaranteed that “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” It appears, however, that Michigan legislators may need a refresher course on our constitutional rights. State Representative Ellen Lipton introduced HB-4770 in...
Year: 2013
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Pope reminds of Christ’s primacy
Pope Francis made the internet explode—again. Last week, the Jesuit journal America published a series of interviews conducted between the pope and his fellow Jesuit Antonio Spadaro in August. From Buzzfeed to the New York Times, every form of media has had something to declare about the interview. The following passage is the most-quoted and...
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2013 Homecoming to be biggest competition ever
Campus is buzzing, banners are painted, dances are rehearsed, and wings are eaten. It’s homecoming week 2013. In addition to the `80s theme, Amanda Bigney, director of student activities, said that this year is unique in terms of campus and alumni involvement. “We collaborated a little bit more with alumni this year on theme and...
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Ted Cruz takes Twitter
Twitter is a revolutionary weapon. The Ben Ali and Mubarak regimes in North Africa found that out the hard way. American politicians, however, are either oblivious or willfully blind to this development. Sure, most politicians have Twitter accounts. But very few, if any, have used Twitter to its fullest capacity. That is, until January 2013,...
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Jammin’ to the `80s Sound
For the first time in recent history, homecoming week and the mock rock competition will feature a theme—the `80s. Alumni Relations selected an `80s band for the homecoming festivities, inspiring the theme. Amanda Bigney, student activities director, and Joyce Curby, alumni relations coordinator, collaborated to extend the theme to the students. Bigney released the `80s...