Temper tantrum- “an emotional outburst, usually associated with children or those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, yelling, shrieking, defiance, angry ranting, a resistance to attempts at pacification and, in some cases, violence”, as defined by the always reputable Wikipedia. Whoa. It’s incredible the type of scene one toddler can make. I recall making a [...]

I would trust Romney with my money, but I would never let him hold my future child. Romney is a smart man who has proven that he can hold his own against his rivals in the Republican primary. At the October Republican primary presidential debate, he was quick and effective against Herman Cain on the state-tax issue, Rick Perry [...]

A petition came out about the recent decision to have Nickelback perform during the Thanksgiving Day Halftime show in Detroit, when the Lions battle it out against the Green Bay Packers. About 43,000 (and counting) people are against having the band play; instead, they are requesting a performer that represents Detroit or is at least [...]

This year, like every other, everyone is scrambling to find a job.  In the past it’s been fun to see who can get a good internship and what cool things people are doing over the summer, but as I have considered the process a little more it all seems a little too stressful. I am a senior in Engineering [...]

Leaders in Greece Agree to Form a New Government The Politics of Austerity If Jerry Sandusky allegations are true, Penn State and Joe Paterno deserve part of the blame New Herman Cain SuperPAC ad: ‘A high-tech lynching’ Mona Lisa Will Look Great Hanging on China’s Wall Famous 1960′s activists visit Occupy Ann Arbor site A 50-50 [...]

The week’s best links that we didn’t get to: 1. N+1 has put together a gazette of the best Occupy Wall Street writing so far. 2. What kind of Buddhist was Steve Jobs? 3. An interview with Jaclyn Friedman on her views about pleasurable and safe sex 4. SlutWalk Toronto responds to criticism that SlutWalks are insensitive [...]