Woes of Writing: Journalism not as safe as it used to be

by Giovanni Rosendo, associate editor

Recently, a new video has been aired with Carroll asking that people do whatever they can to meet the terrorists’ demands “as quickly as possible.”  Of course, due to new laws passed against terrorist funding, the demands being made are far from being fulfilled.

Conflicting Convictions: Misunderstanding Reasoning in a Time of War

by Kevin L. Mayer, co-news editor

It is who begins and who ends the conflict, that gets discussed the most. However, during a conflict, all that can be heard is the complaining.

Scientology Dips 'Alien' Hand into Unsuspecting Pocketbooks

by Cody Flores, staff writer

Aliens, volcanoes, and thetans. Come on what is wrong with people? This isn’t a religion; it’s a movie script. We already have Tom Cruise on board. Let’s sign up Spielberg and put this thing on the big screen where it belongs.

Working in the Face of Prejudices

by Cody Flores, staff writer

Ever since 9/11, my life has been just a little bit more hectic.

What is crazy is I am not even Afghanistani or Iraqi. My father was born in Iran, and my mother was born right here in West Texas. Therefore, I guess that makes me some sort of Iranian-Caucasian mix. I am proud of my heritage, and I am proud to be of Middle Eastern decent. There is such a rich culture and background coming out of the Middle East, and I am a part of that. My heritage is something I value greatly.

Reasons and Rewards... Discovering a New Way to Live

by Amelia Gonzales, staff writer

Since the beginning of the semester, I have been experiencing what I would call a living hell.

I set myself up to lose 15 pounds and have managed to lose four pounds in three weeks. In all reality, I feel and look the same as I did.

I'll Take It... Non - Denominational

by Amelia Gonzales, staff writer

Until I moved back to Lubbock in August, I hadn’t even prayed, much less attend church. On my

dog tags, for the lists that says your religious preference, mine simply says no religious preference.

More than Valentines...Reflecting on Black History Month

by Omar Ojeda, staff writer

The first few thoughts that people usually have when they hear ‘February’ is mainly love, hearts, and income tax, for those in the working class. I think a big part of February that takes place, which a lot of people may not think about, is that it’s Black History Month. It’s a big part of American culture, whether we admit it or not.

Winning Freedom with Our Words

by Adam Guerra, staff writer

Speech without a voice is like a harp with no strings. Many people guide themselves and others with the opinions expressed through their own mind. Old philosophers and new modern writers have created beauty from the words spoken or written throughout society. From Hitler’s spellbinding aura of persuasion to Martin Luther King Jr's dream, we would only have to be inspired by the integrity and noticeable appearance of words standing out so visibly, so emotionally detailed.