Gas prices are increasingly becoming the biggest threat to the economy, said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. With the U.S. unleaded gas average at $3.58 a gallon, prices on petroleum have risen 25 cents since the new year. According...
A government policy introduced by President Barack Obama has spurred a reaction from religious leaders, politicians, and people across the country, including DeKalb. The revised policy is a part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and will...
Over the last few weeks, I've had the opportunity to get out of Washington and talk with folks across the country about how we can create jobs and get our economy growing faster.This is a tough time for a lot of Americans - especially young people. You've...
The war is over - almost. In an announcement Friday, President Barack Obama said almost every troop in Iraq will be withdrawn by Dec. 31. About 150 of the 39,000 troops will remain to assist in arms sales, according to CNN. This mass withdrawal of troops...
Students may see their Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants shrink later this year. On Oct. 3, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) sent an email to students who filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The email stated...
Freshman theater major Richie Vavrina watched as President Barack Obama defended the first war launched on his watch. He declared Monday night that the United States intervened in Libya to prevent a slaughter of civilians that would have stained the world's...
DeKALB | President Barack Obama panders to the masses like it’s his job. Oh wait, it is his job. He constantly references his die-hard love for the Chicago Bears and White Sox. Let’s be honest, though, the president probably couldn’t care less what...
Finally, Time Magazine has gotten something right. With the publication revealing that LeBron James is on its list of finalists for "Person of the Year," the magazine has gained instant credibility, and should be viewed as truly ground-breaking in its...
