Confronting the myth that a victory for one is a victory for all
by Antonio Ciaccia in Commentary
In 2003, the NFL adopted a policy introduced by its diversity committee that aimed at increasing minority representation in head coaching positions. Named after its creator, Pittsburgh Steelers owner, Dan Rooney, the "Rooney Rule" requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate before filling head coaching vacancies.
by Kevin O'Rourke in Commentary
Best Class: My best class is Anthropology 200 (Introduction to Physical Anthropology). Human Anthropology is focused on the evolutionary development of the human species. Evolution was something that I had always taken for granted; it just made more sense than a creation story.
by Chelsea Editor in Commentary
Best Class: This was undoubtedly the hardest, and most interesting, class I've taken at Ohio State in my almost three years attending. A blend of political science and world economics, Political Science 541 (Politics of the Developing World) builds a strong knowledge of the economics of development and emphasizes the often antagonistic role of politics on many developing strategies.
by Matthew Thomas Gross in Commentary
Best Class: I consider myself lucky to have had the chance to take Economics 201 (Introduction to Macroeconomics) with Professor Byron Chapman before he died of cancer in early 2006. Professor Chapman had a way of communicating that made the hundreds of seats in Independence Hall's giant lecture room feel intimate - as if he was speaking directly to you.
by Derek Bronish in Commentary
A few years ago I would have been willing, even eager, to enter into a vigorous discussion with any proponent of any religious dogma. I now feel an existential nausea at the very idea. Anybody still under the spell of mysticism either hasn't done the research, or is lost, and should be considered a threat to humanity.
The true story of a Rude Awakening, as told by Hunter S. Thompson
by Daniel McKeever in Commentary
Dear Karen,
I was told this morning that I looked like I had dressed in the dark. While it was not the first time I've been charged with high crimes against Fashion, it marked the second time that morning that I had been ambushed with egregious accusations.
The Story of a Disgruntled North-of-Campus Resident
by Kevin O'Rourke in Commentary
Maybe I was spoiled. Freshmen year I lived in Canfield Hall on 11th Avenue, on South Campus, which led me to become a regular on the party scene. Long nights of drinking lead to gut-wrenching cravings for food. I never realized how fortunate I was to have a pizza-by-the-slice shop a half of a block from my own dorm room.
