A Special Night of Public Observing at Van Vleck Observatory
The Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford is hosting a night of observing the night skies on the Wesleyan University campus.
Letters to the Editor
Trying to Find the Middle Ground
If there were a phrase to describe the current state of affairs in Washington today, it would be along the lines of atrociously inept due to fierce partisanship
CTSAW to Organize Mass Meeting for November
Connecticut Students Against the War began its statewide organizing drive on September 14th, 2009 to build for its Fall Semester Mass Meeting on November 1st starting at 11 a.m.
Recent Reforms Assault Poor, Assault God
Most of us are probably shocked by social indifference to the poor. But such indifference within recent months has escalated and been transformed into a frontal assault on the poor.
Changing of Seasons Prompts Reflection
he season’s new, nature’s demise unfolds, the death of the trees, the life of the snow.
Palin pregnancy under-covered
In the past week, Sarah Palin (the recently appointed vice presidential candidate for the Republican party) has announced the pregnancy of her 17-year-old daughter, Bristol, and openly expressed support for ...
Three responses to Ugras on War(s) in Iraq
In response to Scott Ugras’ Wespeak “With three wars in Iraq, which war are you talking about?” printed on Nov. 30: for your consideration, here are three points in counter-argument.
Editor’s note
I believe empathy is the heart of morality. In this busy ending season bleeding into the holiday cheer and smear, give a hug, give a smile, anything that is contagious ...
Students, what would you do if your country were invaded?
Have you ever wondered exactly who the Iraqi “insurgents” are? Journalists Molly Bingham and Steve Connors were working in Iraq during the March 2003 US invasion and wondered precisely this. ...
Juniors, apply now for social justice award honoring activism
Injustice wraps its arms around us everyday. Sometimes it squeezes so tight that it restricts our breathing, even paralyzes us. Yet, panic doesn’t set in. Why? Because we rely on ...