Threats against legislators undermine democracy
Rather than participating in democracy, those who commit violent acts against legislators attack its very foundations.
The Tartan endorses student executive candidates
The Tartan endorses Aaron Gross for student body vice president for organizations and Eric Wu for student body vice president for finance.
Software patents limit creativity, innovation
Recently, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other people at Facebook Inc. were awarded a patent for the News Feed feature.
Republicans’ attacks reveal own hypocrisy
The Republicans are increasingly a party more interested in politics than progress, or even consistent policies.
SayWhat?!
The ultimate mission of the JFC isn’t to allocate $1.2 million; it’s to promote the advancement of all Carnegie Mellon student groups.
Execution for ‘sorcery’ violates basic human rights
We at The Tartan believe in allowing people in all nations to exercise freedom of thought, expression, and speech.
Leadership Perspectives
Please join us in taking the first step to decide our own future as students.
Americans have responsibility to complete census
We are pleased to see that the university is taking an active role in promoting the 2010 Census.
Health care bill abortion debate benefits women
The outrage over Obama’s executive order could incite a movement of more candid dialogue about women’s reproductive rights.