Monday, August 17

In the news:

Addicted to prescriptions? There’s a pill for that

Americans love their drugs too much. The Federal Department of Agriculture reached a new low last week when it approved a diet pill for dogs. The same organization that can’t seem to figure out exactly how to prevent farmers from contaminating produce with cow manure has been hard at work. Read more...


Victoria holds the secrets of sexuality

Lana Yoo Victoria may or may not really have a secret, but she sure stirs peculiarities ““ one of them being the significance of the Victoria’s Secret Semi-Annual Sale, currently going on until the end of January. Read more...



Letter to the Editor

Teach for America not a temporary fix I am writing in response to Lara Loewenstein’s column (“Band-Aids won’t seal education divide,” Jan. 11). I joined Teach For America in 1991 and, more than 15 years later, am still as dedicated to education as ever, guided by Teach For America’s philosophy that all students ““ regardless of race or income level ““ deserve access to an excellent education. Read more...



Letter to the Editor

Dirty Dozen article shows insight I just want to extend my thanks to Sascha Cohen for her insightful article “Race, class, sexuality ““ oh my!” (Jan. Read more...