Gospel of Judas shows betrayer in new light
“Can you discover the depths of God? Can you discover the limits of the Almighty?” (Job 11:7) No, you cannot. The recent publishing of the Gospel of...
The 'bigger is better' myth
Supersize that Big Mac meal. Get that large ‘O’ fries. And then, when you’re all done, try taking on America’s most megalithic, over-inflated company:...
The West cannot abandon Hamas, Palestinian people
The subject of Palestine dominates United States foreign policy in the Middle East, but subtly: It is the extremely influential Israeli lobbying committees...
Carnegie Mellon opens doors to franchises at expense of culture
At Carnegie Mellon, we might not have good weather, athletic prestige, or a suitable male-to-female ratio, but — let’s face it — we’re loaded with personality. As...
Say What?
The current debate about illegal immigration is a hot topic bound to drive much of the rhetoric leading up to the next presidential election, particularly...
Our new student leaders must seize opportunities
Earlier this week, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine who is also spending the semester in Washington, D.C. Both of us are heavily involved...
Letter to the Editor
I cannot believe that “U.S. policies of entitlement allow immigrant freeloading” [April 17] was published in our school’s newspaper. As a Hispanic immigrant...
Letter to the Editor
I would like to thank The Tartan its coverage of the Saudi Open House on April 19. The article [“Saudi Students House holds event to promote national...
Thistles and Thorns
At the close of every year, The Tartan reassesses the year’s events. We present here a list of the people and happenings that are worthy of recognition....
Presidential Perspectives
I have been honored to serve as your student body president for the year. This year, we have witnessed many interesting events, such as the selection...