New senator could be amenable to more conservative ideas
by Kevin Burns in Commentary
Following the election of Scott Brown to the United States Senate, I've heard complaints from various pundits and students that he is not conservative enough. In particular, his stance on abortion has come under attack. I am ardently conservative and pro-life. However, in this case, I think the criticism of Brown is excessive.
Technology widens age divide
by Nick Olson in Commentary
I have a little sister, Mary, who, I recently found out, has never bought a music CD. She's bought online albums from iTunes, of course, but never a real CD in a real CD case. So I suppose it makes sense that Mary has no concept of the CD culture I grew up in - no grasp of CD booklets or holding your favorite band's album in your hands after going out and buying it the day it's released, or having a prized possession of your CD collection. Mary has never had a CD collection - who would need one when you have an iPod storing your music?
