By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted October 29, 2009
The Sept. 11 attacks changed the United States in a series of cultural, social and political ways. While the war on terror rages on, to the chagrin of some and the disdain of others, possibly the most serious battle taking place is on U.S. soil. This war isn't fought with bombs and firearms, though.
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted October 21, 2009
Athletes are often portrayed as academically inept. Television shows present viewers with the star quarterback who has astounding athletic skills and a 'C' average, which may actually be lower in reality. There are common speculations, such as student athletes don't attend their classes and teachers manipulate their grades throughout their athletic careers.
Recent developments have led some people to deem such stereotypes accurate.
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted October 20, 2009
When Sahun Hong is doing what he loves, his hands are suspended between movements, awaiting their next pursuit of the black and white below them. He takes his time and makes his next approach as he plays Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11, smoothly connecting the graceful and patient to the swift and deliberate. His face is solemn despite the dynamic sound that is emanating from the great instrument before him.
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted October 16, 2009
Ronald Reagan once said, "By emphasizing the importance of a common language, we safeguard a proud legacy and help to ensure that America's future will be as great as her past."
To say that the language "legacy" in the United States is "proud" is a dangerously presumptuous statement.
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted October 8, 2009
With the constant construction on campus, it is easy for students to focus on the inconveniencies it brings. It can be hard for students to not be perturbed after waking up to the incessant beeping of a dump truck going in reverse or the sudden crash of rubble falling onto a another pile of rubble.
As the construction rages on and more people become frustrated with its invasion, it is a true test of one's patience to keep from complaining. But it is also important to remember there are a number of workers laboring hours on end to ensure the job gets done.
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted October 1, 2009
TCU and SMU will face off Saturday in the annual battle for the Iron Skillet game. It's a historic rivalry game, but it appears officials from both schools view it as an exercise in sportsmanship.
Chancellor Victor Boschini and SMU President R. Gerald Turner wrote a joint letter asking the school communities to exercise good sportsmanship. Such a letter isn't necessary, for TCU fans at least.
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted September 24, 2009
Texas legislators introduced a bill last March that would require dog owners to spay or neuter all animals older than six months. It is about time for this kind of activism.
According to the American Kennel Club, breeders and representatives from its Texas federation have opposed the bill, stating, "Any attempt at restricting the rights any liberties of responsible breeders - especially via mandatory spay/neuter laws - must be defeated."
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted September 22, 2009
As if doctors and insurance companies didn't have enough to worry about with the current health care debate, a new controversy has come to the surface.
For some reason, doctors have been elevated to an infallible status. Patients expect their doctors to know what's wrong, how to cure it and how long it will take. So unfortunately, lawsuits abound in medicine when doctors make "medical mistakes." Apparently, doctors are supposed to be perfect, too.
According to a Hearst Newspapers report, almost 200,000 people die a year due to medical mistakes.
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted September 22, 2009
Erin Griffin knows what it's like to be a part of change.
The senior entrepreneurial management major departed for Kacyiru Kigali, Rwanda, in May after being asked to help develop a market there for KEZA, a nonprofit clothing company that strives to develop a means for women of the area in need.
And it was exactly what she was looking for.
"I was trying to show the beauty of Rwanda and the beauty of African women," she said, "(I wanted) to give them the confidence to build them up."
By Wyatt Kanyer / Posted September 16, 2009
I was recently asked to select a topic for a class. The topic had to be one of which I could gather a considerable amount of information. It had to have some form of controversy, and it had to present a series of viewpoints.
I could have chosen a wildly publicized, political issue like health care, immigration, abortion and the like. Instead, I decided to go a somewhat obscure route and chose the current situation dealing with whaling in Japan. It's more of an issue than we might think.
