The Cynic hopes you don't have plans to relax on Saturday, Dec. 11, because, like us, you will probably have to cancel them to take a final exam. This year, the final exam schedule has been changed so...

Speech is by no means free. There is a terrible price for the words we say — coming at unknown costs to our reputations, job security and safety. Caught in the mire of racial, ethnic, cultural,...

California's Proposition 19, to be voted on as part of the upcoming election, would legalize the small-scale sale and possession of marijuana; but most weed aficionados probably don't realize that this...

The French people are in the batter's box again, taking swings at pension reform. And they're striking out. It seems as though the year wouldn't be complete without national protests in France. Almost...

Somewhere in the galaxy, a very funky constellation has just burned out, courtesy of, yep, The Man. Burlington City Council, in a resolution passed over the summer and put into effect this October, has...

The perceived role of a modern day soldier of democratic nations is one of noble peacekeeper and defender of freedoms for all. But that image now wavers under the weight of dubious behavioral failings...

To earn their money, employees must fulfill their job requirements. Currently, the Student Government Association (SGA) does not monitor whether or not senators are earning their weekly stipends. After...

In light of recent multicultural and immigration issues in Germany, we Americans must remember our true identity. Last week Prime Minister of Germany, Andrea Merkel, declared the death of German multiculturalism:...

In 2008, when the results of the West Coast elections came in and the CNN news anchor announced Barack Obama as the projected winner to become 44th president of the United States, students from across...

I find it tough during any campaign to support a Democrat or a Republican. I also find it just as difficult to support one of the many brave third-party candidates who run knowing — at least, I...

A Chinese man named Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week, but few people in China know about it. In fact, many don't even know he exists. Liu Xiaobo has been a nonviolent democracy advocate...

Breast cancer is the third deadliest cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. However, judging by all the fuss made about it in October, one may be inclined to think that...