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(11/01/13 2:22am)
Drones. These days you hear the word and people begin to squirm in their seats. Drones are a hot topic in political circles as people discuss whether or not drone attacks are ethical, and whether or not drones should be allowed to patrol streets here in America. However, few people have discussed the impact that drones have on the people that operate them. GQ Magazine recently published an article that highlighted one drone operator’s struggle to come to terms with what he had done from his office chair at Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas. Brandon Bryant, the drone operator who did the interview, said he killed 1,626 enemies during his time as a drone operator, and Bryant now suffers from PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder).
(09/27/13 1:31am)
As I looked through CNN’s top stories this week, I saw story after story about death, tragedy and coming troubles.
(09/19/13 1:52am)
First and foremost, I’d like to express my deepest sympathies to the people affected by the shooting Monday at the Washington Navy Yard.
(09/12/13 1:45am)
The U.S. has long been a country that strongly believes in the importance of military power and prowess. This country seems to believe it is our job to patrol the world ensuring that no country steps too far out of line. However, sometimes these missions do not go according to plan, and end up taking years longer than anticipated to complete, or sometimes we just give up. Just look at the Korean War, Vietnam and especially the Iraq war. So as the U.S. contemplates engaging in a military conflict with Syria, it seems to me that this country should take a step back and think about the consequences. I think the U.S. should seriously consider its mentality towards war and its thought process when deciding whether or not to engage in war.
(08/15/13 11:25pm)
Tips for this year’s first-years from last-year’s freshmen
(04/25/13 2:26am)
Another academic year has come and gone. For some students this was the first year of college, while it served as a farewell tour for others before starting a new chapter in their lives. The end of the spring semester is a great time to think back and reflect on everything that’s happened over the past year. Whether you cruised through effortlessly or struggled valiantly during the year (or a combination both), there are always lessons to be gleaned from the various experiences of university life.
(04/12/13 1:52am)
Surveying in advance could solve shortage
(03/21/13 5:00am)
For centuries America has been a safe haven for immigrants trying to escape persecution. Even now, in the 21st century, people come from all over the world in hopes of a better life. This is why the Romeike family came to the United States.
(03/07/13 7:41am)
Some Americans are already skeptical of every word they hear from Washington, D.C. To me this begs the question of whether we will ever trust our government if it is unwilling to tell us the truth.
(02/21/13 7:25am)
There are certain speeches, videos and events that grab people’s attention. Dr. Ben Carson’s speech last week at the National Prayer Breakfast was one of those moments.
(02/14/13 5:31am)
The men and women in uniform are some of the most courageous and heroic people the United States has to offer. However, a disturbing story came out recently that highlighted the plight of many retired military personnel who were not enlisted long enough to receive lifetime benefits.
(02/07/13 7:18am)
(01/17/13 8:41am)
Presidents have been expanding the power of the executive order — a rule created by the president himself — since the U.S. was founded. Unfortunately, since President Barack Obama was elected in 2008, this process has been put into hyperdrive. As America heads toward another debt ceiling crisis, the president has said he would be more than willing to accept additional powers so he could set America’s debt limit without having to receive congressional approval.
(12/06/12 7:10am)
The Christmas season is a time to be with family and celebrate all the blessings in life. However, this season always seems to bring along with it stories of atheists upset over different facets of Christmas traditions. Not all atheists act in this manner, rather most atheists respect the season and its Christian roots. The problem is that the few atheists who do speak out unfortunately define the group as a whole. Each year, these radicals try to remove a little bit more of Christ from Christmas by demanding an ever-widening separation of church and state.
(11/29/12 9:55am)
Sometime next year, scientists are predicting a solar maximum will hit the earth. It could shut down GPS, cellphones, airline communications, the power grid and even cause nuclear power plants to melt down if the maximum is big enough. Congress recently voted down a bill that would have protected the power grid for roughly $300 million. Scientists know this event is going to occur, the only question is how large it will be.The sun runs on an 11-year cycle, and the sun is more active for roughly 5.5 years out of that cycle. While the sun is more active, the sun produces more sunspots and energy. Towards the end of the active period a large solar flare, called a solar maximum, is sometimes emitted. It’s essentially a huge magnetic storm with potentially harmful effects.Scientists estimate if the solar maximum is as big as the one in 1859, called the Carrington Event, it could cause $1 trillion to $2 trillion in damage. In comparison, Hurricane Katrina caused $125 billion in damage. So it would seem that Congress should have some interest in protecting us from a possible disaster that could cause 10 times more damage than Hurricane Katrina.The potential power emitted from this cosmic phenomenon is awe-inspiring. In fact, the Carrington Event caused such a surge in energy that telegraph machines could still send signals even after being unplugged from the wall. More recently, in 1989, a solar flare caused a geomagnetic storm that shut down a Quebec power station for 9 hours, and left 6 million people without power.Now consider the consequences of a geomagnetic storm like the one in 1859 occurring now. With how integral energy is to everyday life, it could cause widespread chaos. Imagine no electricity, phones, computers or Internet. Transport of important goods like gas would become difficult with no way to communicate, and with no gas, this country would come to a standstill.For these reasons, it makes sense that Congress would strongly look into protecting our power grid and store up extra transformers in case of a disaster. Even if the solar maximum isn’t as devastating as it could be, we will have protected and modernized our power grid, which could have some other beneficial effects. First, our antiquated power grid could benefit from security and added redundancy in case of more common natural disasters like hurricanes and winter storms. Also, an updated power grid is crucial to preventing successful terrorist attacks utilizing Electromagnetic Pulses (EMP). Passing this bill would be a win-win situation for Congress with a very high benefit-to-cost ratio. If this solar event is bad, politicians can boast exceptional foresight, and if not, then we are still well-prepared for possible technological warfare.
(11/15/12 7:28am)
USC students often claim to have one of the top student sections in all of college football, but this season a disturbing trend has emerged. Before I actually became a student, I attended many football games here at Carolina and I never saw the student section half empty by the third quarter, especially during SEC games. However, this year, in almost every game, the student section has exhibited mass departures at halftime and throughout the third quarter. Even against Georgia, the No. 5 team in the nation at the time, I saw students leaving at halftime.
(11/08/12 7:40am)
Quantitative easing drives down dollar value
(11/01/12 6:52am)
Collective bargaining, unnecessarily high wages stifle business success, profit
(10/11/12 9:41am)
Cello professor delivers 'last lecture'
(09/08/12 9:47am)
Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells wasn’t always particularly fond of flying.