American politics has become, in a word, entertaining. If you didn’t know that, then congratulations, time-traveler past, welcome to 2010!
Read MoreDavis: The unconsidered cost of the War on Terror
Fort Benning, Ga. is the U.S. Army's infantry training post. Infantry recruits travel there by plane or bus and are trained in all the usual military techniques like marching, shooting and hand-to-hand combat.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Former electronic warfare technician shares exciting naval experience
Senior Brendan Moran isn't your typical Geneseo student. In fact, he seems to have more in common with James Bond than with the frantically scurrying aspiring academics who have just one more test this week, man!
Read MoreNight Kite Revival a cathartic experience
The Night Kite Revival, self-described as "the most energetic, innovative and thoughtful verbal circus on the planet," swept into the KnightSpot from a white van on Thursday, Oct. 7.
Read MoreOn the art of liquor infusion
As college students, we'd be remiss if we didn't start randomly soaking everything in alcohol. Or is that just me?
Read MoreDavis: Gutenberg never thought of this one
The Internet has changed everything. Specifically, it's changed the nature of news and information sharing, but if you're an astute reader, you knew that already.
Read MoreDavis: The die is cast, for America's future
All roads once led to Rome. One of the greatest empires ever to exist on the planet, Rome made such important contributions to human thought and development that we are still using its language, its theology and its most basic scientific and military understandings.
Read MoreDavis: Hope for the Tea Party wanes in light of a poor understanding of politics
Dear Tea Party, I must admit I was skeptical at first. I heard such great things about you: how you were going to be a voice for the people, taking your policy positions directly from the wishes of the American public.
Read MoreDavis: Time for Terry Jones to wake up and smell the smoke
Pastor Terry Jones is a criminal and his crime was the zealous exercise of free speech.For those not in the know, Jones is the Florida pastor who planned to have a good old fashioned Quran burning on 9/11 to protest against Muslims - or something like that.
Read MoreDavis: Iran has our people and we're not doing much
There are currently two Americans being held in Iran on charges of spying. Their defense attorney is Iranian and their only diplomatic link with the United States is through Swiss diplomats, because our country has no diplomatic relations with the Republic of Iran.
Read MoreDavis: Smoking is bad for the body but good for the soul- and the economy
I am sitting on a roof smoking a cigarette. This is important to note now because this is an article in defense of smoking.
Read MoreDavis: Tax our sugared soda, for consistency's sake
Close your eyes and pretend you're at Sugarcreek. Do it now. On the counter in front of you sits a pack of Marlboro Reds and a 12-pack of Yuengling (easy there, cowboy). It's going to be a good night.
Read MoreDavis: You probably shouldn't be voting
In my column last week, I established that I feel as though the American system of franchise and suffrage is broken. Now I ask, how can it be improved?
Read MoreDavis: Broken America
In 1787, Ben Franklin was asked whether the constitutional convention had created a republic or a monarchy. Franklin famously replied, "A republic, if you can keep it."
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Richard Finkelstein is writing the next page in his career
Professor Finkelstein, a fixture of the English department, which he chairs, is leaving. Next semester will find him at Mary Washington University in Virginia as the dean of arts and sciences, a change he said he looks forward to.
Read MoreDavis: China vs. Google is a clash of the titans
So Google has gone to war with China, in a manner of speaking.
Read MoreDavis: There's nothing to fear but fear itself
Without doubt, the greatest threat to the United States today is public fear, which has the capacity to undermine rational thought and action, along with the liberty on which we most pride ourselves.
Read MoreDavis: Is "socialism" a dirty word?
Each and every person who reads this article is a filthy socialist. I am a socialist. You are a socialist. My father, though he will never admit it and will likely take umbrage with this, is a damn socialist.
Read MoreHappening Now: Scandal in Albany
N.Y. Gov. David Paterson meets reporters on March 5, 2010.Paterson has recently fielded harsh criticism for his alleged involvement in a domestic abuse scandal linked to his aide, David Johnson. Paterson alledgedly went out of his way and may have abused gubernatorial power in order to protect Johnson, leading to calls for Paterson's resignation. The governor has stated that he believes it's better for the state that he finish out his term, which expires next year. Whether or not the allegations are proven, I believe he should remain in office, for the stability of the state.-Aaron Davis, Opinion Editor
This is happening now: Trouble in Greece continues
Members of a Greek labor union blockaded the stock market in Athens, Greece on Tuesday.
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