As a newly declared sociology major, I knew I would soon come into contact with the works of Karl Marx. Marx, who is perhaps most famous for his denunciation of capitalism and advocacy of communism, wrote...

Today, we have a difficult problem that we could solve with simple planning and programs. We need effective education measures that bridge the opportunity gap between low and high income students. Unfortunately,...

Voltaire, it turns out, never said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” The famous phrase actually sprang from the pen of a much later biographer of...

It’s 2015, and it’s time to realize that the only political party you should affiliate with is represented by a blue donkey. That’s right, it’s time to lean to the left.Below is a list of seven...

This weekend, one transgender woman made news in a positive splash and can continue to make history for our state.On Saturday, Governor-elect Tom Wolf announced several new members of his cabinet, including...

When it comes to film and television, we’re acclimated to the “Brangelinas” of the world, the Bella and Edward “Twilight” romances and the Cinderella-Prince Charming archetype. In short, we...

Glittersweet SymphonyIf you want to mess up someone’s day, Australian-based company Ship Your Enemies Glitter has the most sparkly weapon you’ve ever sheen. The company claims that, for $9.99 in Aussie...

Penn State just can’t stay out of the headlines. The prestigious football program still faces sanctions imposed on it by the NCAA, which stem from the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal. But restrictions...

As we’ve realized from events in Ferguson, Mo., New York and elsewhere across the country, racism — here focused on racial inequalities and misconceptions — still exists and is nothing new. Before...

As we settle into 2015, major lawsuits are already pending. From Congress suing the President over Obamacare to another alleged sexual assault lawsuit against comedy icon Bill Cosby, the world is getting...