Opinions Articles

Marriage should be open to all

By Brendan Benedict / Asst. Marketplace Editor
One would think that after Obama's big win, I'd have nothing else to criticize. However, I was disappointed in the people of California for voting to ban same-sex marriage. While I'm not personally vested in this issue (I'm not gay, I know few people who are, and none of them live in California), I feel that there are some things that need to be said.

I've heard arguments against gay marriage over and over again. Like the claim that extending marriage to same-sex couples would "hurt the sanctity" of marriage.

Getting beyond the Barbie

By Jocelyn Rousey
Love Your Body Week's got heart. That's undeniable. I admire the sentiment and enthusiasm behind the event. Who can argue with the positive effects of inspiring a little self-confidence in a population so prone to harsh self-critique? All the same though, I find the actual week-long event a bit of an annoyance.

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From Here To Reservoir

By Sal Cipriano

Today's Cartoon and Quote

By Tim O'Brien / Reporter
Quote of the day: Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein Tim O'Brien/ Heights Illustration