Are students interested in knowing what they eat?
Contributing writer Carlos Coba suggests labeling FIU’s food products that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) so that students become more aware of what they eat.
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American news cycle needs an upgrade
Our national media outlets have lost their collective minds. One only has to look at the travesty that is CNN’s 24 hour news coverage to see what I mean.
Abortion display, while graphic, within its rights
The sun shines on the bright orange warning sign and I stop to read it on my way to the Graham Center from the Blue Garage. “Warning,” it says in all capital letters, “Disturbing Images Ahead.” Next to this sign is another one with an 800 phone number and the words, “Confidential Post-Abortion Help Line.”
Sensibility needed in proposing protective legislation
In the wake of the shooting of Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the country has been privy to the pain of a community and the uniting of both political parties under a common cause. Unfortunately, we have also seen knee-jerk reactionary policies being thrown to the House Floor for consideration.
Proposed bill has low risk
Imagine that an argument breaks out in class because a fellow student does not agree with what your professor is saying. Suddenly, the student reaches into his backpack and withdraws a handgun, waving it at the professor in order to emphasize his point. Now, imagine that one of Florida’s senators has introduced legislation that would make this legal.
Internet regulation necessary for growth
On Dec. 21, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission passed landmark legislation for Internet regulation. The idea of net neutrality has been brought up and discussed repeatedly over the past few years, especially in light of the Internet’s growing part in our lives.
Senate’s lack of term limits a major disservice
Current U.S. law dictates that senators and representatives in Congress can serve an unlimited number of terms. After stepping down, they can turn around and campaign, be reelected and serve for three-fourths of their lives with no one thinking it is strange.
