Honor the Victims, But Not as Free Speech Martyrs
In plastering their works with grossly offensive images of the Prophet Muhammad, an act explicitly prohibited in the Hadith, or supplemental teachings of Islam, the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo crosses the line.
Different Culture, Different Comedy: A Lesson From Abroad
“We have a lot of irony and self-criticism. I think there are very few boundaries of what we think is hilarious.” This is how 20-year-old Copenhagen University student Harald Hersted sums up the Danish sense of humor.
Playoff Far From Perfect
Congratulations to the Ohio State University Buckeyes. They are the “Undisputed Champs,” according to the official championship t-shirts they received after demolishing the University of Oregon Ducks 42-20 on Monday. But with only four teams in the playoffs, are they really?
End of Athletic Department Revitalizes Campus
Over the holidays, Santa Clara students received a lump of coal in their inboxes. Perhaps due to lack of campus spirit, President Michael Engh, S.J., cancelled all future sports funding, a decision that was relayed by the Director of Athletics and Recreation Dan Coonan.
Cashing in on Breast Cancer Awareness
Casual viewers of this weekend’s NFL playoff matchups may be surprised to see fans braving the frigid Green Bay weather not in their team colors, but in bright pink jackets, scarves, hats and even jerseys.
Niners Will Miss Harbaugh
It amazes me how quickly the San Francisco 49ers can forget how bad they were before Jim Harbaugh came to the rescue.
Turning a Blind Eye to Our Neighbor’s Slaughter
The lack of international coverage and government stagnation that has taken place in Mexico during the country’s war is shocking.
Mermaids, Monsters and More: The Death of Smart TV
The History Channel is not the only “educational” channel that has abandoned its message for ratings. Once celebrated for its science-based programing, the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet are similarly chasing viewers.
Spring Forward, Fall Back — Have a Heart Attack
Daylight savings is an archaic system used to regulate our sleep patterns that does more harm than good.
Top 10 Santa Clara Professors
With registration for winter classes coming up, students are scrambling to get the best courses, time slots and of course, professors
Republican Legislation Stifles the Youth Vote
To prevent young people from having a say in government, conservatives legislate obstacles at every stage of the voting process.
Warriors Will Win the West
The Golden State Warriors are winning the Western Conference this year. That’s right, I said it. I know, the season’s barely started, but the Warriors have come out looking mighty impressive.
The Race the Nation is Watching
California’s 17th Congressional District election pits Ro Khanna against Mike Honda, voting ends Nov. 4
Democracy Unappreciated Among Today’s Youth
Few things are more refreshing than seeing a problem and doing something about it. Voting gives us that opportunity.
Looking Back at Steve Nash
News of his injury broke Oct. 24, but NBA athletes still haven’t finished weighing in on what looks to be the end of Nash’s career.
Congressional Race Coverage: Mike Honda
An experienced legislator who tirelessly represents all his constituents, Honda is well-respected on both sides of the aisle.
Congressional Race Coverage: Ro Khanna
A 38-year-old former Santa Clara School of Law professor and economics lecturer at Stanford University, Khanna has extensive knowledge of the economy of the Silicon Valley.
Social Media Slaughters Reputable News
What we read as we scroll through our social media often isn’t reputable news, and when we get the majority of our news from our newsfeed, as many young people do, we have a serious problem.