Since the mid 1960s, the United States has had a continued policy of “affirmative action,” a set of laws aimed at equalizing opportunities for blacks and other minority groups in the United States....
Osmo Vanska, conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, recently resigned after two scheduled concerts were cancelled at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. Allowing Vanska to quit was a serious mistake on the...
According to the New York Times, there is a rise of crime among students before the age of 18. Students getting in trouble and getting sent to jail is not a new problem, but it is a concerning issue. It...
The gun range being built in place of the empty Denny Hecker lot is a good use for the space.
Denny Hecker was convicted of fraud, and the 56,000 square foot lot has been there empty, with no use since....
Homework is a common source of stress for high school students. After spending six and a half hours at school, students are typically left with two to four hours of homework. Homework can be helpful,...
A recent investigation has revealed that a number of stores, including Nordstrom, have been tracking customers’ Wifi signals to keep track of their customers and their shopping habits. Some people...
Since the Federal Government shut down on Oct. 1, members of Congress are still being paid, which is completely reasonable.
The Federal Government shut down because Congress could not come up with a budget...
The intersection of Myrtle and Owens streets in Stillwater always seem to be backed up, some afternoons it may even be backed up for blocks. A solution is being sought out and a roundabout seems to be...
Today, 160,000 students miss school due to bullying. During one class period at Stillwater Area High School, seven students around the U.S. are bullied, and 85 percent of the time no one intervenes. Schools...
Celebrities and sports athletes are being understandably criticized for being in fast food or junk food commercials. Celebrities, and especially sports athletes, should not be endorsing fast food.
With...
What would most Americans do if they thought that they were bit by a deadly spider or if they didn’t know the difference between the symptoms of mononucleosis compared to those of streptococcus? Most...
Electronic cigarettes, also known as E-Cigs are gaining popularity as a healthier replacement to tobacco smoking. Containing no tobacco, E-Cigs work in the same way that nicotine patches and gum are used....
