NewsfeedShould a minor in the state of Michigan be forced to take a Breathalyzer test under any conditions? That's the question that will be in front of a federal judge, as SVSU honors student Katie A. Platte decided to bring a lawsuit against the State after she was forced to do just that. »
In October of 2000, Dean Patricia Carter of Governors State University in Illinois, told the editors of the school's paper that they could not go to print until she had approved of the paper's content. Appalled by Carter's blatant disregard of the First Amendment, the editors of The Innovator took Carter to court. When the decision came back in this seemingly open-and-shut case, a panel of three judges somehow found in favor of Carter's demand for censorship. A few technicalities vacated the decision and the case was then examined by the entire 11 judge panel. Again, the majority of judges sided with Carter, essentially deciding that the founders of our constitution had no idea what they were doing when they envisioned a free press. »
When talking a couple days ago with Merry Jo Brandimore, director of Residential Life, for the story I did on the "Fresh Start '05" program in this issue, I realized there were two points I wanted to get across in the article. »
With the recent discussion of Katie Platte and the constitutionality of forcing minors to take Breathalyzers, I was reminded of something that happened to me a few years back. Though my situation deals with alcohol as well, it has nothing to do with actually consuming it. And while I admit I probably should have written this commentary three years ago, I adhere to the old sayings that things are better late than never and there's no time like the present. »
In his recent article calling President George W. Bush and politicians unconstitutional, Sean Locey defeats his own complaint. He claims that by using such terms as "deeply held beliefs" and "Creator" President Bush is violating the establishment clause in the First Amendment. »
Anti-French sentiment is rampant in the United States. Lampooned as Frogs, and portrayed as cosmopolitan dilettantes, the "cheese-eating surrender monkeys" have been vilified by the American media, and especially by politicians. When John Kerry was criticized in the 2004 Election for of all things, speaking French, it was a telltale sign of the distrust Americans have of their Gallic counterparts across the Atlantic. Somehow, Francophobia has penetrated itself to the very core of the American fabric. In the aftermath of France's refusal to support the Iraq War, the U.S. Congress stopped serving french fries, and renamed them 'freedom' fries (as if French and freedom cannot coexist). »
A few weeks ago, I saw one of the dumbest things I've ever seen in my life.
I was purchasing gas at the discount rate of $2.45 per gallon from the 7-11 gas station at the corner of Pierce and Bay roads. I entered the store to pay for my gas, purchase the classic summer treat - a Slurpee with Coke and cherry mixed, and a package of bacon and cheddar cheese snack crackers. »