For years, the right wing has spread the myth that the news media has a “liberal bias” when it comes to covering stories. It’s a myth that has more or less been accepted by many Americans. However, the myth is just that, and its fallacy was proven when former President […]

There has been a recent rash of school shootings, both successful and unsuccessful, in this country. On Aug. 24, Christopher Williams walked into a Vermont elementary school looking for his ex-girlfriend who was a teacher there. When he failed to find her, he fatally shot one teacher and wounded a […]

Despite constant grumbling amongst many students, others have had no problems with the financial aid office. Actually, the personnel are always friendly, calls are returned, and questions are answered within a matter of (at most) 24 hours. Of course there was a slight problem with wait time this semester. But […]

#8220;Diversity, Community, Excellence and Access.” This mantra appears on banners all over campus. These are goals of the university, but both recent events and long-standing bureaucratic procedures put into question the real commitment to these goals by the administration. Last month, Student Activities Director Sharron Evans declared 26 campus organizations […]

Halloween only come once a year, and you only have one day to show the world, or a select group of friends, how creative you are, or how boring. It was easier when you were little to buy a costume. All you had to do was go to Wal-Mart and […]

We’ve all gotten those pre-approved credit cards in the mail or been approached at the mall for one. They tend to emphasize the fact that they have low introductory rates and other great incentives that urge you to buy before the offer expires. With the holidays approaching, credit card issuers […]

The Museum of Contemporary Art features artwork work dated back until 1945. It is one of the nation’s largest museums for contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, performance, photography, video and film. It contains a three-hundred seat amphitheatre and a terraced sculpture garden with a view of Lake Michigan. The museum […]

Every year, Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a celebration of the Hispanic community’s accomplishments and rich history. The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month was first enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988. It is usually commemorated with tributes to historical figures and their achievements […]

Want to see something scary? There’s no need to go to Salem or Amityville in search of some screams. Chicagoans need look no further than their own city to find the perfect way to have their pants scared off. You can always have your own eerie event and host a […]

Suicide continues to be the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-olds. Women attempt suicide more than men, but men are about four times more likely to die because they use deadlier methods like handguns or hanging. More than 30,000 Americans take their own lives a year. According to the […]