Distance Party would best serve students, campus
The Rocket
March 28, 2013
Filed under Opinion
The Student Government Association is currently holding elections for next year’s representatives. This year, two main parties are competing for positions -- the T.O.G.A Party and the Distance Party. The Rocket would like to endorse the Distance Party. While both parties are rather similar in platforms,... Read more »
Media failing to adequately cover missing black persons
Susan Gardner, FMLA
March 28, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Forty percent of missing people in the United States are African American, although we make up 13 percent of the population. Now I ask, when was the last time you saw or heard media coverage of an African American man, woman or child? The so called “perfect victim” is blonde, blue eyed and... Read more »
Book on plants can teach you a lot about friendship
Jon Janasik, Rocket News Editor
March 28, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Book Review "Make Friends With Your House Plants" 4.5 Stars The Rocket has reviewed almost everything. We’ve reviewed movies, video games, bars, food, and even pairs of trousers in the fashion column. I’ve decided that I want to push the boundaries of what has been done before. I’m going... Read more »
D.O.M.A. debates are embarrassing the country
Will DeShong, Editor Commentary
March 28, 2013
Filed under Opinion
The entire country is currently wrapped up in the ongoing Supreme Court hearings concerning gay marriage. To me it is an unsettling story to see in the news. I mean, it is simply frightening to think that there is a large group of people in this country that oppose something as basic as gays getting... Read more »
English, philosophy still valuable degrees to earn
The Rocket
March 7, 2013
Filed under Opinion
There is a joke floating around college campuses about how English majors have a bright future working as Starbucks baristas upon graduation. While not exactly a funny joke, it does stem from a fairly common perception of a select group of majors offered by most universities, including Slippery Rock... Read more »
Feminist progress needs to go beyond Title IX
Susan Gardner, FMLA
March 7, 2013
Filed under Opinion
This week there was a Diversity and Inclusion series focused on Title IX. I’m sure many of you have gone to some of these events, or maybe just one, or some of you may have no idea what I’m talking about. Some of you may even ask what Title IX is. A quick description of the education amendment... Read more »
Title IX helping women, but holding many sports back
Kristin Karam, Commentary
March 7, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Title IX had a huge impact on women’s sports when it was enacted in the 70s. Since then, women’s sports have continued to grow and develop and society seems to have accepted that women want, can and will succeed in the world of sports. I feel that a major revision is necessary. The focus should shift... Read more »
Glory days of rock music seem to be in the past
Michael Santoro, Observation Station
March 7, 2013
Filed under Opinion
What’s your favorite kind of music? That question can lead to all kinds of answers. With an abundance of genres already existing and more being created, there’s a lot to choose from. My answer is rock music, followed closely by rap. These two genres have seen changes and major blows to their stability,... Read more »
Online dating can teach you a lot about yourself
Jon Janasik, Commentary
March 7, 2013
Filed under Opinion
After my girlfriend broke up with me, a friend tried to comfort me by saying that there are plenty of fish in the sea. I honestly have no idea what the hell he was trying to tell me. I’ve got blue balls and a broken heart, how the funk is a healthy population of fish supposed to compensate for that? One... Read more »
Marijuana and alcohol are obviously best left off campus
The Rocket
February 28, 2013
Filed under Opinion
It is a well known saying that college is the time for experimenting with different things. Many times, the “things” in question are drugs and alcohol. It is obviously no secret that most college students at least occasionally drink alcohol or perhaps even smoke marijuana. It is the individual... Read more »