Senior Farewell: Vincenzo Chimera
Vincenzo Chimera, Copy Editor
May 8, 2012
Looking back on my time at Carthage, I am grateful for the time I spent with The Current newspaper. I began during my freshman year when I first wrote the point counterpoint with my brother Carmelo. This column challenged me to closely analyze current political issues and construct sound arguments... (more...)
Point/CounterPoint: Who will win the 2012 Presidential election?
Vincenzo Chimera, Copy Editor
May 8, 2012
Romney will deliver in November Vincezo Chimera With the economic recovery continuing to move along at an anemic pace, Mitt Romney will convince voters that he should replace President Barack Obama in November. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the economy added only 115,000... (more...)
Conflict Escalates in Sudan: North and South prepare for war
Vincenzo Chimera, Copy Editor
May 8, 2012
On July 9th 2011 the predominantly Christian Southern Sudan seceded from the Muslim north, bringing a decade of fighting that claimed two million lives to a close. Less than one year later, however, the North and South once again seem poised for war. After last year’s fighting the North and... (more...)
China’s military spending surge: To stay ahead, U.S. must continue to project global military power
Vincenzo Chimera , Copy Editor
May 1, 2012
This past year President Barack Obama has pledged to focus the United States military on Asia. This pivot to the East comes in response to China’s rapid military rise. According to a recent article in The Economist, China’s military budget has grown by roughly 12 percent over the past decade,... (more...)
Partisanship we can believe in
Vincenzo Chimera, Copy Editor
April 24, 2012
Recently President Barack Obama lambasted Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget plan as “thinly veiled social Darwinism” and a “Trojan horse.” Instead of offering a constructive critique of Ryan’s budget, this president has resorted to overtly partisan tactics for the sake of his re-election.... (more...)
2012 MLB Predictions
Vincenzo Chimera , Copy Editor
April 3, 2012
Post Season Predictions: American League Wild-Card Playoff: Rays over Rangers Division Series: Rays over Angels Yankees over Tigers Championship Series: Rays over Yankees National League Wild-Card Playoff: Marlins over Diamondbacks Division Series: Phillies over Marlins Giants over Cardinals Championship... (more...)
Should the U.S. drill more domestically to lower gas prices? Yes: Domestic drilling is essential to combating high prices
Vincenzo Chimera, Copy Editor
April 3, 2012
Vincenzo Chimera Copy Editor With gas prices climbing to over $4 a gallon, the US should continue efforts to drill more domestically. This will not decrease the price of oil overnight, but it is an essential part of a wider effort to attain energy independence. According to a recent... (more...)
Point/Counterpoint: Is the NFL overreacting to the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal?
Max Grothman
March 13, 2012
Yes, The National Football League is a Violent League and bounties have always been part of the game. Max Grothman When looking at this situation, it is almost impossible to create an opinion on the outside looking in. As casual fans of the NFL, most people have opined on the bounty... (more...)
Point/Counterpoint: Will the European Union Collapse?
Max Grothman, Staff Columnist
March 6, 2012
Yes: Europe Needs the European Union for Worldwide Economic Viability Max Grothman “Do we need the European Union as much as the European Union needs us?” This is a question that can be heard around the boardrooms of many European nations. The fact of the matter is that these countries... (more...)
Rahm Emanuel offers bold education reform
Vincenzo Chimera, Copy Editor
March 6, 2012
Recently Mayor Rahm Emanuel has drawn the ire of teachers unions and parents over his education reform strategies. His plan will close seven failing schools and “turn around” ten others among other things. Emanuel deserves tremendous credit for embarking on ambitious reforms to challenge... (more...)