Native American culture should be celebrated

November is Native American Heritage Month, but an entire lifetime could not do justice to the history and legacy of America’s indigenous people. In Ohio alone, the profound impact of native Ohioans is seen and felt every day. Throughout the state, there are earthworks and mounds created by the Adena, Hopewell and Fort Ancient societies. Full story

South Park’s characters are better than Family Guy’s

When I first came to college, I fell in love with cartoons all over again. Instead of occasionally watching “Family Guy” or “South Park,” my cartoons of choice, I watched them whenever I could. My new love of both shows entangled me in the age-old debate: which is better? Initially I liked “Family Guy” a lot more. Full story

Terrorist’s trial unsubstantive joke

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, could have easily gotten the same treatment that hundreds of other prisoners of the war on terror have so far received. I don’t think many would object to seeing him before the uniformed panel of a military tribunal. Full story

Debate: Is STOP program necessary? (Part 1)

Lantern columnist Brad miller thinks the STOP program has bitten off more than it can chew.

Minors seeking a buzz should be wary of the fuzz. Since 2001, the Franklin County Stop Teenage Opportunity to Purchase program has targeted underage drinking near the Ohio State campus. Its initial intentions were feasible and positive. Over the years, however, it has become a widely ineffective program that intimidates students, distracts police from more pressing issues and is hurting the reputation of the police. Full story

Debate: Is STOP program necessary? (part 2)

Lantern columnist Hany Rashwan thinks the STOP program is taking the right steps

With police cracking down on underage drinking on our campus lately, a lot of people have stood in strong opposition to the STOP program, or Stop Teenage Opportunity to Purchase. I will start right away by saying this isn’t a perfect program and there are a lot of problems with it. Full story

Universal health care bill adds to complex system

People spoke of history being made when the United States House of Representatives passed House Referendum 3962. U.S. President Barack Obama proclaimed, “This is their moment, this is our moment, to live up to the trust that the American people have placed in us. Full story

War in Afghanistan 'unjust inequity'

Afghanistan’s last election was most definitely a fraud. When your country is torn apart on all sides by war, what the few who actually voted say doesn’t tend to matter much. As a result, Hamid Karzai may be in power, but he is hardly a model of strong statesmanship. Full story

Republican party should stay right

Last Tuesday’s election gave Republicans a reason for optimism and a blueprint for success in the future, particularly in 2010. While some media elites argue that the party needs to move toward the middle, the American people are requesting just the opposite. Full story