“For the first time in the nation’s history, more than one in 100 American adults is behind bars, according to a new report.” Conducted by the Pew Center and published by the New York Times, this report points to a steady rise in incarceration rates in the United States. Interestingly,…
Jane Caffrey
There is an actual website that counts down the days left until Valentine’s Day. Today: “365 Days Left until Valentine’s Day.” http://www.history.com/minisites/valentine/ Approximately 80% of Valentine’s Day are purchased by women. According to the Greeting Card Association, approximately 1 billion Valentine’s are sent each year. About 3% of pet owners…
Every February, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged in the name of St. Valentine. A holiday intended to allow for the expression of love, Valentine’s Day has become the subject of innumerable critiques nowadays, and is perhaps gaining status as one of the most resented holidays. Common accusations claim that…
In recent months, Rice County has seen much debate surrounding the possibility of the re-zoning of Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park and the allowance of light industrialization, and on Tuesday the Board of Commissioners discussed the issue. The board denied the proposal of Pyrotechnics to house fireworks and related products in…
Earlier this week, we sat in separate cars, facing bumper to bumper to traffic for almost an hour, to travel less than five miles to the Northfield Middle School. Why take nearly three hours out of a busy night? In order to participate in Super Tuesday’s Minnesota Democratic caucus. The…
On Friday, February 1, famous hip hop artist and activist Raymond “Boots” Riley spoke for a crowd of students in the Concert Hall as part of a series of events taking place at Carleton in honor of Black History month. Traveling from the West Coast, Riley is famous for combining…
The presence of the mass media has undeniably affected the way that this country relates to politics. Candidates live and die by the power of “media spin.” One scandal, one misstep has the potential to derail a seemingly solid bid for office. It is the unfortunate truth that the personal…
We want to believe that we are a progressive society. We tend to maintain that some of our greatest social and political challenges have reached a solution. The 2008 presidential election signals a significant moment in the political history of the United States; a woman and a black candidate lead…
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most influential figures in 20th century American history. This assertion rang true for many members of the Carleton community that gathered in the Skinner Memorial Chapel in remembrance of the chief spokesman for the nonviolent civil rights movement, as well as in…
According to a 2005 World Bank study, the United States has the highest income inequality gap out of all of the developed countries in the world. As in any capitalist country, it is certain that there will be distinct social classes. Unfortunately, the distinction has created a radical separation between…