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President’s Promises Left Unfulfilled
October 16, 2011
In 2008, President Barack Obama captivated Americans with talk of change and relatively easily secured the nation’s chief executive position based on this premise.  His campaign was full of promises: troops would be removed from the Middle East by July of 2011 and the tax cuts passed for high earners...
Homeless veterans deserve compassion
April 6, 2011 • Staff
With the celebration of Veterans’ Day yesterday, ask not what the veterans have done for you, but what you can do for the veterans. Although Americans should remember all those who courageously ser ved our nation on this holiday, the veterans who are now homeless and hungr y should be especially recognized...
Slander in campgains frustrates voters
November 8, 2010 • Staff
According to the Dayton Daily News $25.8 million has been spent by political candidates, parties and outside groups on television advertising in Ohio for the November elections. Unfortunately, much of this money was spent slandering the opposing candidates, a practice that is detrimental to candidates,...
Service hour excuses debunked
November 3, 2010 • Staff Editorial
To some it is the bane of their existence, to others it is a source of annual dread and to all it is a source of heated controversy - service hours. Many cannot see beyond the fact that service hours require forfeiting time with friends or not being able to relax at home. Others don’t understand how...
Lady Gaga exercises her American citizenship
October 12, 2010 • Staff Editorial
In the past three weeks, the debate about the U.S. military policy don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) has heated up as the congressional majority attempted to bring the issue to the floor. As Congress approached the vote, pop icon Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, commonly known as Lady Gaga, publicly...
Muslim community center not plausible
September 11, 2010 • Staff Editorial
In 2001 the lives of 2,752 Americans were tragically lost when two planes hijacked by terrorists were fl own into the Twin Towers in New York City. Nearly a decade later, Americans still retain feelings of hatred and prejudice toward Muslims. Recently, these powerful emotions have boiled over in reaction to...
Google email accounts found as helpful
September 11, 2010 • Staff Editorial
In addition to the many cosmetic changes made over the summer, Hoban has embraced technological advances as well by implementing a school wide Google Apps system. Over the last couple of weeks, students have been issued their offi cial Google Apps e-mail accounts. Features such as sharing and editing documents...
BP fails the global community with oil spill
September 11, 2010 • Staff Editorial
On the coastal shore of Louisiana, a brown pelican covered in oil hobbles in the sand. This image is a reality for many animals who have suffered as a result of the oil spill off of the coast of Louisiana. The brown pelican is one of the animals that has been affected by the BP oil spill that began on...
New skirt policy angers female students
September 11, 2010 • Staff Editorial
With school starting and temperatures in the 90s, students look to shorts and skirts in order to beat the summer heat. But ladies, look before you leave the house as your favorite skirt from last year might earn you a seat in the central office this year. In addition to passing the pop can test, the...
Muslim community center not plausible
September 10, 2010 • Staff Editorial
In 2001 the lives of 2,752 Americans were tragically lost when two planes hijacked by terrorists were fl own into the Twin Towers in New York City. Nearly a decade later, Americans still retain feelings of hatred and prejudice toward Muslims. Recently, these powerful emotions have boiled over in reaction to...
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