Opinion/Editorial Articles
Like the war in Afghanistan, Obama's decision is a no-win
On Dec. 1 President Obama unveiled his plan to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending an additional 30,000 troops into battle by mid-2010. He also outlined an exit strategy, setting a timetable to withdraw from the region by mid-2011. This new course comes after months of deliberation by Obama and his advisors on what, exactly, the next step should entail.
Board's attempt at truth and honesty little more than a hollow gesture
On Monday, Nov. 23, faculty and staff met for an open forum with Webster University Board of Trustee members Mark Burkhart and Ed Glotzbach to discuss the former WU President Richard Meyers' $1.4 million paycheck the year he left. The hour-and-a-half town hall meeting was opened by WU President Elizabeth Stroble and continued with Burkhart introducing himself to the staff.
Americans can't handle gay expression
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I love Adam Lambert. Let's just put that center-stage, in full view, with the sexy dancers and flashing strobe lights. I've never been a fan of "American Idol" beyond the initial rounds, with those delusional people who think they can sing. But something this past year drew me to keep watching Lambert progress.
Online universities provide high quality options, convenience for busy students
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Starting in the second half of the 2009 fall semester, Webster University offered 325 online courses and had more than 6,600 online students enrolled worldwide. WU offers about 20 Master's degree programs and certificate programs that are fully online. A student never has to set foot on to campus or into a classroom at any WU campus to earn certain degrees.
Students need real world universities, internet-only schools might Screw U.
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When I see commercials for online universities, I'm reminded of those "learn-at-home" degrees Sally Struthers hawked for the better part of the '80s. Lucky students could specialize in TV/VCR repair or restaurant management - or they could get a degree in business management or accounting.
Airbrushing babies new low for weight obsession
Psychological harm from fixation on appearance can begin at early age
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Babies are adorable. What could be cuter than a cheerful, energetic, roly-poly tot? Apparently, infants with extra padding aren't as appealing as they used to be. A UK magazine, Practical Parenting and Pregnancy, recently airbrushed a baby's picture to remove the folds of fat from his body to make him look more attractive on the cover.
Antebellum: No Control
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The world is awash in conspiracy theories. Millions of individuals doubt the conclusions of the Warren commission on the real motivations and players behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Many others believe mankind has never stepped foot on the moon, claiming Apollo 11's historic mission is nothing more than an amalgam of Hollywood effects and government deception, designed to humiliate the Soviets in the space race.
