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Affirmative action benefits anyone who is not a Caucasian male. There is a misconception that African-Americans are the only group that benefits from affirmative...

Rick Santorum is an interesting case. He is a candidate who would have never been nominated if the Republican Party wasn’t so desperate to...

I have attended university trips that have made me ponder the realities of the world, question my faith and even generate emotions I have...

Although I am certainly both, I would say I am an American before I would say I am a Texan.

I am a part of a union and thus I believe in working to solve a national crisis rather than "running away" from it.

After reading the statements of Gov. Rick Perry and some of my fellow Texans, I must say I feel rather confused. Secede? These are chants from either frustrated extremists or ignorant protesters.

It is difficult to believe that among the 21st century conflicts that our generation faces - such as the mad dash for alternative energy - that piracy would still be a problem.

But when a nation such as Somalia exists practically without a government, anything is possible. On Sunday, Navy Seals saved Capt. Richard Phillips from Somali pirates after President Barack Obama authorized lethal force if Phillips looked to be in imminent danger. It was an order that was praised by many and criticized by few.

President Barack Obama seems to be rather calm about the serious global issues he faces.It would seem that as soon as the president was...