Being a film fanatic for many, many years I’ve seen so many debates about movies and have seen opposing opinion flare into rather emotionally fueled arguments. They’ve sprouted from the menial and trivial stuff about continuity in a series, the adaptation of something, or something grand like whether there are […]
Opinion
Voting: Stand Up and Be Counted
For a large percentage of UCBA students, the next election will be the first time they’ve had the opportunity to vote. You see the billboards and signs all over, and you may even see the commercials from the candidates. The importance of utilizing your right to vote can’t be understated. […]
It’s More About Money Than Race
The United States has a issue with race. We all know that. That’s not the main issue though. The main issue is the ever-growing gap between the rich and the poor in this country. In a capitalistic society like ours, money is power. Those with money have the power. Those […]
My World: In Defense of Barack Obama
President Barack Obama has served two terms as President from 2008-2012 and currently from 2012-2016. Through these years there has been a lot of controversy over whether or not he and his administration have been beneficial to the U.S. or have just made matters worse than what they were. […]
Kasich Wants to Cut College Costs
Ohio Governor John Kasich has outlined a new budget plan with hopes of lowering income taxes by an astonishing 23 percent. He also wishes to add a half-cent increase to the state sales tax, which could save hundreds of dollars per family here in Ohio. But more importantly to […]
How Could You Be Mad at Our President?
Unemployment is down; gas prices are down; all is right in the country. With that being said, there will always be a large group of citizens who just dislike President Obama. Granted, I fully understand that it’s hard to be a fan of a politician in this country, but the […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: I am writing to inform students at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College about the outstanding dental hygiene clinic we have here on campus. Although the clinic is located right here on campus many students are not aware of the services it provides. The community and […]
My World: An Epidemic of Spelling Errors
Fellow UCBA students, there is an epidemic amongst us that must be stopped. Reading some people’s text messages and social media posts has almost become as difficult as reading hieroglyphics. We are all college students, and there is no excuse we can use for horrible spelling. If it isn’t somebody […]
Ferguson, Missouri, Revisited
National Guard and extra police officers have been summoned to Ferguson, Missouri, in preparation for the possibility of more racial tension in advance of the decision whether to charge Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting of unarmed Mike Brown last August. Authorities say the move is simply for precautionary […]
My World: Are Pro Athletes Overpaid?
The barbershop is a sacred place for a man. Not only is it a place where you get your hair cut, but the conversations that take place there are worth the trip in itself. On my most recent trip to my barbershop, the conversation was athletes and the question of […]