Standing in Solidarity: Amid attacks and false perceptions, stand in support of our University
Tower Editorial
October 28, 2011
Our university has been featured all over national news channels this past week in reference to the recent controversy over Muslim students on campus. Headlines like, “Holy War in DC”, “Catholic Violates Human Rights” and “Catholic University Charged with Bias” keep... Read more »
Help Put an End to War in the Congo
Elizabeth Grden, Class of 2012
October 28, 2011
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen over fifteen years of war and violence. More than five million have died since 1998, and millions more have been displaced. Rape is the weapon of choice. And yet the Congo is a beautiful country, with a vast cultural wealth, 240 dialects, nine bordering... Read more »
Muslim Students Deserve a Worship Space on Campus
Travis J. Dichoso, Class of 2013
October 28, 2011
Students in Engineering at CUA endemically have more interaction with students of the Islamic faith than the rest of the student body. Muslim students work hard, are humble, and hold all the same values as Catholics; not to mention their emphasis on practicing modesty and temperance. These students deserve... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Anti-Islam Online Comments an Affront to CUA Students
Olivia Hurwitz, Class of 2013
October 28, 2011
To the Editor: I must say I was thoroughly disturbed by many of the internet comments on the article “University Accused of Discriminating against Muslims” (from the 10/21/11 issue—the comments can be found on cuatower.com). I was shocked to find so many posts with so much animosity.... Read more »
In Defense of Single-Gender Residences
Nick Atlas, Class of 2012
October 28, 2011
For those of you who were lucky enough to have read my “Atlas Shrugs” articles last year, this article will be similar in nature. (Basically complaining.) I just couldn’t pass up writing about this controversial topic. John Banzhaf III has become a familiar name these past few weeks with... Read more »
Coldplay: Mylo Xyloto
Adam McPartlan, Tower Staff
October 28, 2011
In the music industry, there is no band that is as loved and hated as much as Coldplay. When you talk to a person and ask him, “Do you like Coldplay?” you will get one of three answers: 1. “Oh my God, I LOVE them!!!!!!!”; 2. “Coldplay sucks!”; 3. “Only ‘Viva la Vida,’ ‘Clocks,’... Read more »
Tom Waits: Bad as Me
Douglas K. Barclay, Tower Staff
October 28, 2011
I truly do beleive that knowing Tom Waits is a keen sign of how serious a fan of music someone is. You don’t even have to like him, it’s really easy to despise his music actually, yet just knowing who the man is gives someone about ten times higher a value of cool. Why does... Read more »
Breakout Actress Elizabeth Olsen Talks about Critically Acclaimed Film
Rebekah Sewell, Tower Staff
October 28, 2011
Today audiences have the chance to see a very different sort of film. “Martha Marcy May Marlene” is a disturbing cinematic experience that leaves you winded but completely absorbed. It follows Martha, a young girl who has escaped from a new-age, community-oriented cult. New actress... Read more »
New Medieval Society Forms
Sam O'Mahony, Tower Staff
October 28, 2011
Medievalists, and those interested in historic studies, now have a place on campus where they may pursue their interests. The newly founded Medieval Society consists of nearly two dozen members and an official board comprised entirely of undergraduates. Both graduate and undergraduate students are... Read more »
Muslim Issue Hits National News
Amanda Pellegrino, Tower Staff
October 28, 2011
What is being called a “Holy War” by Sean Hannity of Fox News, the dispute surrounding illegal discrimination against Muslim students has been covered by several news venues, both national and local this week. Not only was it covered by an article and a seven minute debate on Fox News, the issue... Read more »
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