New weapons policy allows for safe learning environment
The Rocket Staff
October 18, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Slippery Rock University has a new anti-weapon policy in coordination with a mandate from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to develop a system-wide approach to weapons on the system’s campuses. The new policy prohibits any weapon in university owned or operated buildings, except... Read more »
Avoiding a ‘walk-in’ on your roommate can be difficult
Jon Janasik, News Editor
October 4, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Monday afternoon at approximately 2:43 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, I opened my dorm room door to find my roommate and his girlfriend lying in his bed. Naked. Having sex. Make no mistake, it was never my intention to bust in on them in the middle of the action, it just kind of happened. If it was... Read more »
Access to the ‘Plan B pill’ is important for teens
Darrell Neal, Black Action Society
October 4, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Recently in the news, the subject of the CATCH (Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Healthcare) program was of great debate. The program which gives contraceptives to high school students will be implemented in 13 New York schools that suffer from high teen pregnancy and lack nearby clinics and health... Read more »
Violence has no place in a relationship
Kaitlyn Veiock, FMLA
October 4, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Think about this: would you go on a second date with someone whom on the first date slapped you across the face and called you fat and stupid? I am hoping you answered “no.” So how is it that one out of every three high school and college students has experienced sexual, physical, verbal or emotional... Read more »
More research on the safety of ‘fracking’ needs to be done
The Rocket Staff
October 4, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Hydraulic fracturing is probably something many students have heard about in the news recently, but might not fully understand. ‘Fracking,’ as it is commonly called, in a simple sense, is the process of extracting natural gas from deep layers of rock beneath the earth’s surface. It is done... Read more »
Maintaining popularity in the media is difficult, even for the biggest stars
Michael Santoro, Rocket Contributor
September 27, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Earl Simmons. Does the name ring any bells? Well, his alternate persona/rap personality may bring up a few memories: DMX. You know, the “Stop! Drop! Shut ‘em down…,” “Y’all gon’ make me lose my mind…,” “X gon’ give it to ya!” and “Lord give me a sign!” guy. DMX was considered... Read more »
Dismissing the stereotypes around the ‘F-Bomb’
Carly Masiroff, FMLA
September 27, 2012
Filed under Opinion
There is a word in our society that is not said enough. It is one that makes you feel good when you say it. When I scream it, I feel like I’ve reclaimed something. A part of me inside becomes whole. Everyone, say it with me. “Feminist!” What? Not what you thought I was going to say? I... Read more »
View of ‘black life’ in movies has a harmful impact on the community
Donald Robinson, Black Action Society
September 27, 2012
Filed under Opinion
There is a music video by Lupe Fiasco called “Double Burger with Cheese.” The video shows a bunch of clips from 90s black movies. All of the movies are ‘hood movies’ that show the issues of the times and black people getting shot, such as in the films Juice and Menace to Society.” It’s... Read more »
Participation is a vital part of the educational experience
The Rocket Staff
September 27, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Every student has heard some of their peers complaining about losing points on their overall grade in a course because they missed too many class periods or because they did not participate enough in discussions. Most students are guilty of it themselves. Some of the ill will towards attendance... Read more »
With growing options and uses, smartphone addiction is becoming harder to fight off
Michael Santoro, Rocket Contributor
September 20, 2012
Filed under Opinion
So I recently gave in. This past birthday, I finally got my first smartphone. A lot of you are probably laughing at me. “First smartphone? These things have been around for years!” Yeah, I know, I know. I was one of those people that just didn’t want to give in to the newest surge of technology. Why,... Read more »