Not since the height of the British Empire has any single country so thoroughly dominated the globe. The United States is far-and-away the strongest technological, financial and military power in the world, but to wield this power without any responsibility is absurd. Read more...

To start off, I’d like to reassure you all by saying yes, France is still dealing with the aftermath of the riots, but don’t worry. We’re sending President Bush over there to sort everything out. Read more...

In the shadow of the Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib scandals, the issue of torture and its relationship to the U.S.-led war on terrorism has reached the pinnacle of political debate in Washington. Read more...

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On Oct. 4, two robberies occurred within hours of each other on Levering and Kelton Avenues. There seems to be a correlation between the lack of street lighting and the location of the crimes. Read more...

Last Friday a good friend of mine asked me to join her on a rather personal adventure: getting her hood pierced. After much debate as to the proper etiquette with respect to shaving and whether to eat before or after (she decided on after, which may not have been the best idea), we arrived at the piercing parlor. Read more...

When it comes to the ever-annoying fight over gay marriage, never have so many people whined so much over a battle so pointless. Personally, I am inclined to support the legalization of any marriage for the same reason I support the legalization of drugs: Everyone has a right to self-harm. Read more...