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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Barack Obama vs. Hillary Clinton: 1 of 44
US Elections 2008: Barack Obama versus Hillary Clinton, indeed. Notice that the title is not "John McCain vs. Hillary Clinton" or "John McCain vs. Barack Obama". Rather, it is democrat vs. democrat. Meanwhile, democrats' heads in the shapes of Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid are peeking around every street corner wi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What role should the US play in reducing the production of illicit drugs-such as cocaine and heroin-in places like Bolivia and Afghanistan?: 4 of 44
According to a poll by Captura Consulting SRL, 38% of adults in Bolivia are ready to re-elect President Evo Morales in the next presidential election. The cocaleros, or coca farmers, hold President Evo Morales in especially high regard. Why? Evo Morales was once a cocalero himself, and believes he best understands the hardshi... More..
Education > College Life Creative gift suggestions for college students: 1 of 5

Holiday shopping for college students is a whole lot easier than you might think. This "genre" of people, if you will, possibly comprises the least picky names etched onto your Christmas list. For them, it's all about the caffeine, the food, and the (hopefully) clean laundry. Speaking as a college student, I would be just as ... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Great new books for college students: 1 of 4
Here's the question: what do you buy for your friendly bookworm of a college student? The answer? A book, of course! But with thousands to choose from, where does the book-giver turn? Why, to recommendations, of course. That's what I'm here for. Here's a short compiled list of great books for all types of bookworms.Fiction: "... More..
Education > Graduate Studies Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for college freshmen: 5 of 12
Speaking as a college freshman, I could name lots of practical and creative gifts that would greatly improve my college life. For starters, dictionaries and thesauruses are great. Does your freshman already know what they're interested in? If it's chemistry, buy them a chemistry dictionary; if it's music, buy them a music dic... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Hottest electronic gifts for college students: 2 of 4
It is virtually impossible to survive college without some electronics. Certainly, this is why electronics are on virtually every college student's Christmas wish list. Electronics are a great gift idea because they can match any price range as well as every want and need. Here are just a few electronics that make great gifts... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Great gift certificates for college students and where to buy them: 1 of 2
I cannot possibly count the number of times my grandmother has bought me sweaters don't fit. And of course I'll always remember the Christmas that my beloved aunt gave me lingerie because it somehow ended up in her shopping cart, she really just doesn't remember how. But what's so great about gift certificates? The answer is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Would Hillary Clinton be running for president today if she weren't married to former president Bill Clinton?: 5 of 9
There is no doubt in my mind that Hillary Rodham Clinton would still be a presidential candidate today, even if the "Clinton" on the end of her name didn't exist. Years before I was born, my parents lived in Little Rock, Arkansas. My dad's job required him to travel around the country quite a bit. Even before the 2008 electi... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Great cookware items for college students: 5 of 9
Nothing compares to a home-cooked meal. And since the closest a college student can get to a home-cooked meal is cooking themselves, it is essential to have some cookware on hand. As the most important part of cooking is eating, the most important cookware for a college student to own is silverware. For dorm living, a full se... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Biography: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: 4 of 7
There is an old adage that says, "To be the child of a musician is to be a musician". This is most certainly true in the case of CarlPhilipp Emanuel Bach, the son of the renowned composer and musician, Johann Sebastian Bach. Although he is not as famous as his father, CPE Bach is nonetheless an extremely important figure in t... More..