See the opposing argument here. When one first hears about the idea of testing welfare recipients to make sure that they are not using drugs, the idea seems to be sound. Of course we do not want welfare money going toward the purchase of drugs when it should be going only to necessary and useful…
See the opposing argument here. There was a saying during the Great Depression that “It used to be when a man was down on his luck, he went west. Now, he goes on welfare.” Social safety-nets were instituted during that time in our history in order to give the masses suffering from a protracted economic…
One of the best things about living in Fargo-Moorhead is the vast array of businesses they have to offer. Coming from a relatively small-town of 10,000, I am amazed at the choices I have whenever I want to go shopping or go out to eat. But let’s be honest, there has always been a large…
Late last week New Jersey Governor Chris Christie found himself in the hot seat as thousands of documents revealed the administration’s vindictive nature in closing multiple lanes on the George Washington Bridge. Many of the documents reveal that the closings were retribution towards dissidents and rivals in Fort Lee. No one finds this surprising, it…
Republicans and Democrats are taking up poverty as a priority issue, with Democrats fighting for a higher minimum wage and Republicans zeroing in on promoting a market-based approach to the problem. With an eye to 2016, Republicans are attempting to claim the issue as their own as they wish to lock down the votes of…
A Concordia alumnus’ dream has finally been realized in the form of a library. Machien Justin Luoi, a 2007 graduate, and several other Lost Boys — children displaced in the Sudan War — spent six years planning and building a library, which was opened this year. Friday, Luoi is coming back to Concordia to talk…
Sexual violence. It is not just a statistic, it is not just someone else’s problem. It is something that is all around us, and it is something that everyone should take part in stopping. When I saw how many signatures there were for the “This is My Business” plea, I was mad, upset and disappointed…
How society unfairly casts women and what we can do about it Knowing all the things you know about Scarf Boy, the mental picture is pretty clear. He wears scarves, he loves choral music, he is here — he is queer, get used to it — and he has a lot of Cobber spirit. However,…
From being present for sporting events, homecoming weekend, family weekend and various activities throughout the year, Kernel Cobb has become a Concordia tradition. Where does all that energy and spunk come from? Fellow Cobbers, of course. Through their dedication and non-stop attendance, Kernel Cobb has become the life of the party during Concordia events. When…
With finals starting only next week, now is not a good time to procrastinate studying. That is, unless you are checking out one, or all, of the following worthwhile web distractions. 1. Kate Upton & Snoop Dogg – You Got What I Eat (Hot Pockets Music Video) This is a music video featuring Snoop Dogg…