Archive for May, 2008
Calvin embroiled in controversy over church membership policy
A Calvin College professor has resigned in protest over a church membership controversy at the school, according to the Grand Rapids Press. Denise Isom, associate professor of education at the College, has left for another position at California Polytechnic State Institute after being told that she must attend a church with ties to the Christian Reformed Church.
In Brief - Calvin College to allow limited use of handguns on campus
Beginning in the fall, Calvin College will allow safety personnel with a police background to carry handguns on campus. According to the Grand Rapids Press, College officials approved the new policy over the weekend, following a lengthy debate over an issue that sparked considerable student protest. According to the Press, students wanted more opportunity to [...]
Slowly, fight against American “oil addiction” gains momentum
As reported by the Financial Times today, the United States appears to have made inroads in the fight against its own “addiction” to foreign oil. According to the Department of Energy, the past year marks the first time since 1977 that the U.S. share of oil imports has declined significantly.
Politics of the past won’t turn GOP around
If McCain wants a chance at winning in November, he must immediately and forcefully reject the Bush doctrine. Step one is to denounce the war in Iraq as the terrible and failed idea he’s known it was since 2003. A 71-year-old candidate will not be able to win if he cannot convince voters that he’s capable of fresh-thinking.
In Brief - What can Big Brown do for you?
Jockey Kent Desormeaux almost left his riding crop in the locker room — he didn’t need it. Big Brown, out of the seventh slot, cruised to a victory in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore on Saturday.
Clipping the Wings?
It’s getting to be summer outside and the Stanley Cup final is within sight, but the Wings are now looking as cold as the ice they’re playing on. In the Western Conference Finals, the Detroit Red Wings went up three games to zero over the Dallas Stars but have since lost the last two with [...]
“Iron Man” a heavy hitter
Unlike other recent superhero epics (The Spider Man and X-Men series come to mind), “Iron Man” doesn’t overextend itself. For the most part, the dialogue is far more believable than the awkwardness of Toby McGuire & Co., and the visual effects and fight sequences - while amazing - aren’t overcooked.
Christianity and Coffee
An article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune today reported that a Christan group called “The Resistance” has a problem with Starbucks. The group contends the limited edition cups that Starbucks is using to promote its new Pike Place Roast are offensive.
Latest Narnia quest appeals to all ages with ‘Prince Caspian’
“Prince Caspian” is (surprise!) childish and simplistic. It strives for the mythological power of “The Lord of The Rings” but is held back by its PG rating and its intended preteen audience. In that respect, it’s not really fair to say that it fails, rather that it straddles the gap between “weighty” and “digestible to children” as well as could be expected.
California Supreme Court overturns gay marriage ban
The California Supreme Court today ruled that the state’s ban on gay marriage violated the constitution, clearing the way for gay couples to begin marrying in the most populous state in the union in 30 days, when the ruling goes into effect.
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