Kyle Henson

Articles

• Cain’s simplified tax plan is step in right direction

  As GOP candidates try to distinguish themselves in their bid for the presidential nomination, Herman Cain and his 999 tax plan stand out. While many agree that our tax system is exceptionally complicated and in need of reform and simplification, few act on these beliefs; Cain actually proposes to do something radical and innovative about it.

  Forum | October 17, 2011
• Statistically Speaking

  With Steve Jobs’ recent death, many have started to look at the history of Apple Inc. Jobs started the company in his garage in 1976, and it has become one of the largest digital media and computer companies in the world. Here are some statistics about Jobs’ most successful ventures:

  $300 billion: Apple Inc.'s current net worth

  25 million: The number of iPads sold

  News | October 10, 2011
• Blind Pilot inspires emotion

  Although not widely known on the East Coast, Blind Pilot delivers an unbelievably polished, unique, and — most importantly — meaningful sophomore album with their Sept. 13 release, We Are The Tide.

  Pillbox | October 3, 2011
• Flat tax would increase charitable gifts from rich

  Imagine the United States as we know it now, but with a flat income tax rate. If you make $1 a year or $1 million a year, you get taxed the same proportional amount. The U.S. doesn’t currently utilize this system, but instead taxes you more as you make more money. Many people argue that a flat tax rate would allow the super-wealthy to hoard their money instead of the government putting it to bette...

  Forum | October 3, 2011
• Campus News in Brief

  Steif writes textbook aimed at engineering students

  News | September 26, 2011