In the spring of 2008, Clemson University's Administrative Council voted on a policy limiting the freedom of speech for all university faculty and staff. The policy, which was emailed out to all staff members on January 12, 2010, set strict guidelines for any contact with public officials on the state and federal level.… 4 Comments

On Tuesday, June 8th, 2010, the voters of the honorable state of South Carolina will head to the polls and choose the candidate that they believe will best represent their party in the general election and win the governor's race in November. There are four republicans vying for the spot on the ballot, while five democrats are attempting to prove they are worth their party's backing.… Post the First Comment

For the past two weeks, history professor Dr. Steven Marks has been getting angry emails from Clemson alumni. Some have told him they are ashamed to be associated with Clemson University because of him; others have simply told him to "get out of the country.… 2 Comments

From Sean Penn's controversial Oscar acceptance speech to California's Prop 8 to Carrie Prejean, gay marriage has proven to be a fickle and controversial issue with no clear solution in sight. The issue of same-sex marriage has not received the national discussion that such a vast and encompassing issue deserves.… 1 Comment

Our nation has a history of historic decisions rendered by the Supreme Court. Think of Marbury vs. Madison…the Dred Scott case…Roe vs. Wade…all of these have had far reaching consequences. They don't come around all the time and it is rare that a Supreme Court decision truly has an effect on our daily lives, but last month the Supreme Court rendered yet another decision that has the potential to really change things up.… Post the First Comment

Just to make sure we are all on the same page: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.… 1 Comment

It is time for the United States government to unbind its hand and repeal the Assassination Ban first enacted by President Ford. It is understandable as to why he felt it necessary to implement Executive Order 11905. However, as a world super power we are held to a higher standard than most other countries and thus we must maintain our position as ethical leaders.… Post the First Comment

These days, it's not easy saying you're from South Carolina. Sure, there are always the annoying jokes about education and general "redneck" jabs, but now South Carolinians get to enjoy the latest display of poor judgment by their political leaders. Somehow, it doesn't even feel that out of place, after all this great state has produced a couple of incidents that would make most people question what it is that's actually going on down here.… Post the First Comment

Drink! No, I wasn't at a frat party. It was a State of the Union party which I'm sure all of you participated in. The Huffington Post had a clever drinking game to play but really the only rule that would have applied that night was drink if Nancy Pelosi claps like a seal.… Post the First Comment

In President Barker's town hall meeting last semester, he called the state of South Carolina "a minority calling all of the shots." After analyzing the projected annual operating and fund raising revenue for Clemson University, President Barker's comment can be understood.… Post the First Comment

February 1st had Clemson's first close look at the 2010 South Carolina election candidates as the Clemson College Republicans brought hopeful politicians to the Hendrix Student Center's McKissick Theatre. The discussion featured two Republican candidates seeking a seat in Clemson's own 3rd congressional district: Richard Cash and Jeff Duncan.… Post the First Comment

Former Republican presidential candidate, Baptist minister, and televangelist Pat Robertson has sparked outrage after insinuating that the 7.0 earthquake that destroyed the island nation of Haiti and left more than 200,000 people dead was, in fact, punishment from God for an alleged "pact to the devil" the Haitians made…more than 200 years ago.… Post the First Comment

I write exactly the way I talk: dry, monotone, filled to the brim with bitter sarcasm, and if there is an exclamation point to be found, it came after a swear word. Basically, everything I learned about speaking - and through it, writing - I learned from Clint Eastwood and John Wayne.… Post the First Comment

Everyone should be able to carry a six-shooter on their hip. I should be able to walk down the street with a colt revolver strapped to my hip with enough ammunition on my belt to deal with any problems that I might encounter. My rights to defend myself should be protected because if they are not then what we run into is legally sanctioned victimization.… 3 Comments