Different Perspectives

Mary may be on the brink of adult life, but she is still told no several times a day. She has decided that the time has come, to start making her own decisions.

   Mary Schaubert    3/14/2010 - 10:18 PM    1 comment

The government loves to tell us what to do with our money. Taxes rise to fund lawmakers’ policies, get us out of debt accumulated by wasteful spending by past lawmakers and to fund elegant dinners for fancy bigwigs. There are even divisions of taxes: sales tax, property tax, stamp duty, payroll tax, income tax and even a sin tax. Yes, we get taxed for “sinning”.

   Colleen Lindsay    3/14/2010 - 10:14 PM    4 comments

Cell phones come with their own sets of problems. Nevertheless, I enjoy keeping touch with my family and friends with it.

   Colleen Lindsay    3/12/2010 - 11:53 PM    Post your comment

On this past Friday, March 5, another celebration of Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day passed by here at the University.

   Charles Tabb    3/12/2010 - 2:42 PM    Post your comment

The Illinois Student Senate has passed a resolution that would call for a committee to find a mascot for the school. The great University of Illinois has never had a mascot, and it most definitely should not get one now.

   Jay Lee    3/11/2010 - 11:55 PM    8 comments

A few days ago, voters flocked to their local polling places to cast their ballots during a crucial time. Voters were so excited about choosing their future representation that they brought their kids along for the experience. People were determined to vote for their desired candidate, regardless of political affiliation. This sounds like a democratic paradise and some might assume it refers to the United States. Actually, these joyous voters are all from war-torn Iraq.

   Micah Rumsey    3/11/2010 - 1:05 AM    Post your comment

News flash: Due to recent events, there are certain people who have decided there are right and wrong ways to spend your time volunteering.

   Ashley Abramowicz    3/10/2010 - 11:40 PM    Post your comment

There’s something about springtime that makes me remember why I picked this school in the first place.

   Mary Schaubert    3/10/2010 - 9:25 PM    Post your comment

Whatever your opinion on Unofficial, the celebration is reminiscent of another popular day of debauchery- Mardi Gras.

   Alexis Georgiadis    3/10/2010 - 6:50 PM    Post your comment
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