Save Uganda-but be aware of what you’re supporting

Jorie Calabrese, Staff Writer
March 18, 2012

The situation in Uganda has been dire for years, but like dire situations in Darfur, Sudan, Congo, and Syria, it has not been brought to most of the American public’s attention until a well-intentioned organization put the situation in the limelight. This is exactly what Invisible Children, a non-profit... Read more »

Trade schools may be the way to go (to college)

Alexus Brown, Staff Contributor-Mr. Ermitage's Class
March 11, 2012

With the cost of college tuition rising every year, and young adults unable to afford it, more people are turning to trade schools as the second option. Many families in this struggling economy need their children to work in order to pay the bills, and help support the family. Going to a trading school... Read more »

Google changes privacy settings

Alexis Perez, Staff Contributor-Mr. Ermitage's Class
March 11, 2012

Have you ever used Google? Have you noticed little message saying we have changed our privacy and policy terms and showing click here to learn more or dismiss? Well when Europe heard Google was changing their privacy and policy terms the authorities have told the internet leviathan to put off the start... Read more »

Supercommittee failed

Charles Collier, Staff Writer
December 11, 2011

The “Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction”, made up of twelve members of Congress and equally divided by Republicans and Democrats, has failed its goal to save 1.2 trillion dollars over the next ten years. November 21, 2011 at midnight was the committee’s deadline to reach an agreement for... Read more »

Elmhurst College’s question is raising questions

Rebecca Arriola, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2011

Elmhurst College, as a way to try and create an even more open and diverse school environment, has included an optional question on the 2011-2012 school year application for admission about sexual orientation. The question is “Would you consider yourself a member of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual,... Read more »