Guest worker programs and legal slavery in America By Briana Kerensky We always hear about illegal immigrants who fight to get into the U.S. for…
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Why the illusion of safety may be more important
By Sam McCann
The Department of Homeland Security’s latest creation sounds like it was ripped straight from an Orwellian novel: After a failed plane bombing Christmas Day, the government debuted a device that virtually strip-searches citizens when they arrive at the airport. Civil liberty advocates are up in arms about the invasion of privacy. Critics claim the scanners don’t even do their job properly. But here’s the secret no one’s talking about: None of it matters. In the world of aviation security, perception trumps all. As long as we feel safer, it doesn’t matter if the scanners actually slow down terrorists at all. -
The future of public transportation is here. But are we ready? By Brian Tetrud With nearly 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.…
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College students criss-cross the nation for long-distance-relationships By Gena Mangiaratti On the wall above the desk of Ithaca College freshman music education major Erika St.…
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The ups and downs of being a frequent flyer By Matt Reis Waiting for a flight in an airport often brings forth memories of a…
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Why pilots’ salaries have decreased over the years By Amy Obarski So it’s the 1970s. You are a newly trained commercial airline pilot, and you…
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Establishments add preferential parking for eco-friendly vehicles By Kacey Deamer Parking has become a new experience in recent years. When pulling into a parking lot…
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Getting a driver’s license in the U.S. and abroad By Alyssa Figueroa Sophomore Cherrie Rhodes from Japan said it “never even occurred to [her] to…
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The evolution of waiting on the road to waiting on Craigslist By Isabel Braverman Gone are the days of Kerouac-inspired hitchhiking frenzies and hippies driving…
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Cupcake truck tweets locations to customers By Carly Sitzer To reflect the surge in popularity of cupcakes in the U.S., the expression “selling like hotcakes”…