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by Published on 04-25-2012 04:51 PM
Well, we started the school year off with seven potential Republican presidential nominees. We had Herman Cain and his 9-9-9 tax plan; Michelle Bachman, Tea Party Leader; John Huntsman (still not quite sure how he got in); Rick Perry, the Texan; and others. But over time, the scene has drastically changed. With Rick Santorum’s “suspended” campaign, only three candidates still exist, and only one of them, most would say, has a real shot at it. Santorum held a unique position in the party. His appeal to both far-right voters and more-moderate conservatives made him a much-desired alternative to the alleged flip-flopping of Mitt Romney, and his absence has greatly altered the race shaping up for the fall general election.
Santorum ...by Published on 04-01-2012 04:00 PM
If you are like me, all the recent election buzz has somewhat dampened your enthusiasm for politics. Yes, we ALL know Romney passed a similar system to ObamaCare and that Gingrich has had multiple wives, but one candidate has remained unnoticed throughout: Cookie Monster.
With an entire television show segment devoted to his lovable antics, Cookie Monster announced his run for office without much fanfare saying, "C is for cookie, and P is for president, which is what I want to be." After gobbling up the famous chocolate cookie, his office, run by the ever-organized Bert, released a statement expanding on the potential president's views and running through his history of leadership.
Beginning with his initial ...by Published on 03-20-2012 04:00 PM
Ever wondered what type of plant grew outside your window? Well, TPS has one student born to answer that question. 17-year-old Rebekah Mohn. Not only does she have an awesome name (no, I am not biased), but she also has a passion for the outdoors and the beautiful plants God created. Living on a hobby farm with her parents and three brothers in Missouri, this science writer loves to explore the outdoor, draw, knit, and grow her own plants to add to God’s creation. As a student, Rebekah has taken a variety of TPS course including, English 3, Advanced Comp, 19th Century Literature, Junior High Latin 1 and 2, as well as High School Latin 2. In her years with TPS, Rebekah cites Shakespeare’s Major Works as one of her favorites.
In ...by Published on 03-05-2012 02:00 PM
Tuesday, Interpol announced the arrest of 25 members of Anonymous. No, you did not read that wrong. Those arrested claimed allegiance with the loose membership, activist hacking group called by the name. Interpol had been running the investigation as part of the Latin American Working Group of Experts on Information Technology Crime under the guise of Operation Unmask (Quinn). Those arrested ranged from 17 to 40 years-old, and came from all across South America and Europe (Quinn). In addition to the physical arrests, authorities confiscated over 250 internet technology items from 40 different sites in 15 difference cities (Quinn). For the specific arrests, the group’s members targeted Columbia’s defense ministry and presidency as well as Chile’s ...by Published on 02-20-2012 05:55 PM
This past Tuesday may have seemed like just another ordinary day to some of us, but to millions of couples across the country, the day dawned with candy, hearts, flowers, and last-minute pressures to find the ever-allusive “perfect” gift, all for the special someone on Valentine’s Day. While some argue the day only happens because of greedy card companies, the tradition continues nonetheless: cards, candy, and all. How does this tradition affect the economy? Do all the carnations, roses, and, thank goodness, chocolate actually do anything, or is it all in vain (economically speaking of course)? Valentine’s Day with all of its pomp and glory does happen to make a significant impact upon the economy.
According to the National Retail ...by Published on 02-07-2012 02:00 AM
One country witnessed the violent and history-making fall of its president, Hosni Mubarak. The other cheered on in hopes of a sister democracy soon to replace the former dictatorship. But where do these two nations, Egypt and America, stand one year after the memorable fall?
Today Egypt holds some differences to the nation of its past, yet similarities still exist as well. While the country may be at rest politically, or so it seems, with the election of its new Parliament, the people continue to have tensions with the Supreme Council of Armed Force (SCAF), Egypt's military (allAfrica). One protester went so far as to say, “Either they [police] will die or we will die” (USA Today). Many people feel that the undercurrents of the ...by Published on 01-24-2012 03:00 PM
With the November presidential election fast approaching, the Republican candidates make the full circuit of televised debates. Since the debates have a near monopoly on how voters see the candidates, much of their potential presidential nomination stands to be won or lost at these discussions. Due to the number of candidates (now down to four), the candidates must work hard to stand out amongst an ocean of commentators, candidates, and criticisms. Who is the best debater? Who has those one-liners that cause standing ovations in the crowd or causes boos to burst forth against President Obama? Some argue that history professor and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has utilized the debates most effectively. His use of emotion, credibility, ...by Published on 01-12-2012 02:26 AM
While many in America mourn or rejoice (whichever you prefer) over the loss of Michelle Bachmann in the coming election, those in the White House have been preoccupied with the national security issue presented by Iran. Iran’s relationship with the United States has been a fairly short but turbulent one. Recently, tensions between the two nations have risen, as the US and the European Union have and plan to put sanctions on Iran’s central bank and oil industry. Reactions to the plans have differed, with some claiming them as unenforceable threats and others calling them economically crippling to Iran.
As many well know, Iran has long been attempting to gain nuclear power. Due to Iran’s hostile past towards the West over the power, ...by Published on 12-13-2011 02:00 PM
“We are the 99%!” The cry has rung out from the street of the Financial District of New York City since September 17, 2011. The Occupy Wall Street movement has long since left the confines of Wall Street, spreading across the country. Cities across the country have latched on to the passion of NYC protesters in hopes of changing the corporate greed of the 1%, representing Wall Street, but also local and state governments. How has the movement changed since its beginning nearly three months ago? That is what we will take a look at.
Who they are and what they want:
According to Occupy Wall Street’s website they “are using the revolutionary Arab Spring tactic to achieve our ends and encourage the use of nonviolence to maximize ...
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