Martha’s Musings: Tragedy divides the masses
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
May 6, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
Tragedies separate people into two groups. There are the people who try to improve upon a situation and there are the people who take advntage of it. After the Boston Marathon bombing, we quickly saw our nation split into these two groups. While most of the country was still reeling from the bombing... Read more »
Doherty’s Democracy: JC students rise above example of respect
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2013
Filed under Doherty's Democracy, Opinion
When I turned on the news a few weeks ago, I was appalled to see the famed neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson apologizing for a horribly controversial and poorly considered comment that he made about gay marriage. It is extremely commendable that the majority of JC students have held themselves above the horrible... Read more »
Doherty’s Democracy: Maryland government misses the mark, puts unnecessary strain on consumers
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2013
Filed under Doherty's Democracy, Opinion
The price of gas is undeniably considered by most to be a plague upon their existences. It is a commodity that everyone hates but can’t do without. The Maryland government knows this and they cleverly used this fact to make up for state revenue issues with a new gas tax. However, they took the tax... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Feminist is not a dirty word
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
March 26, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion, Uncategorized
I am a feminist. I’d like to address Rush Limbaugh and point out that this doesn’t make me a “feminazi.” The entire idea of the “feminazi” is actually one of the most pervasive and harmful stereotypes of our time, besides being incredibly insensitive. No feminist has ever committed... Read more »
Doherty’s Democracy: Selective Service fails to keep up with modern military
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
March 15, 2013
Filed under Doherty's Democracy, Opinion
There is no greater honor than to serve one’s country and to risk one’s life for the freedom of others. Personally, I would volunteer without hesitation or a second thought if my country asked or needed my service, but I shouldn’t have to sign up for the completely arbitrary Selective Service System. Men... Read more »
Doherty’s Democracy: Minimum wage fails to provide acceptable income
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
March 12, 2013
Filed under Doherty's Democracy, Opinion
The purpose of minimum wage is to make sure that businesses treat their employees fairly and don’t force them to work long hours for pennies. However, the federal minimum wage, and thus Maryland’s minimum wage, of $7.25 is not nearly enough. Sure, $7.25 an hour is great for high school kids who... Read more »
Doherty’s Democracy: Dangerous sequester would negatively impact Maryland
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
February 27, 2013
Filed under Doherty's Democracy, Opinion
Congress is taking a trip to Vegas with America’s livelihood. The sequester, which Congress has put off until now during the fiscal cliff debates, needs to be handled swiftly and definitively. So far they’re pathetically missing that mark. The sequester is a group of systematic budget cuts to a... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Papal resignation could bring changes
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
With the Pope’s retirement comes a chance for the Church to turn a new corner. I respect Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down due to failing health, and wish him a comfortable and prayerful retirement. This change in leadership could also mean changes for the Church. A new Pope will give... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Abortion protesters schooled by JC students
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
January 30, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
The difference between marching on Washington, D.C., as a part of the March for Life and standing outside of a school with graphic pictures of aborted fetuses, is character. Students at JC have proven that they have infinitely more character than the fools that protested near campus a couple of weeks... Read more »
Doherty’s Democracy: Common sense gun laws shouldn’t be attacked
Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2013
Filed under Doherty's Democracy, Opinion
This country is on the verge of a civil war. Or at least that’s what extreme Second Amendment advocates make it seem like. In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, President Obama’s executive actions, and suggestions to Congress about improving gun laws, there has been a drastic uproar from gun... Read more »