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"U.S. automakers need sharper focus on MPG," The State Hornet, May 4, 2005
The last two American carmakers reported major losses in first quarter earnings last month. The two, Ford and General Motors Corp., are learning the lesson Wal-Mart competitors learned long ago, which is when it comes down to the mighty dollar, people will always go with what costs less no matter who made it or where it came from ... read more.

"Assailants deserve all the blame in assaults," The State Hornet, April 20, 2005
Recently, while covering an assignment for The State Hornet, I attended "Take Back the Night," an annual event seeking to raise sexual violence awareness. This was my second time attending one of these events, but this time something one of the speakers, a rape victim, said really struck a chord with me ... read more.

"Walking anywhere is the cure for what ails you," The State Hornet, March 30, 2005
Over spring break I went to New York City and loved it, but not for the usual reasons. Oh sure, I loved finally seeing Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, eating real New York pizza and touring Yankee Stadium, but what I loved the most about New York City was something that I do every day: walking ... read more.

"Veganism is for willing, not starving," The State Hornet, March 2, 2005
Professor Lindsay Allen from UC Davis was criticized by British news media, including the BBC and The Guardian, because of a statement that she made at a conference in Washington, D.C., last week. "There's absolutely no question that it's unethical for parents to bring up their children as strict vegans," she said at the annual conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science ... read more.

"Studying abroad can be part of your plans for life," The State Hornet, January 26, 2005
In England there is a thing known as a 'gap year;' we here in the United States prefer to say 'taking a year off' when we talk about it. However, that is not where the differences end, it is only where they begin. Here, the "taking a year off" is met with gasps and looks of shock. It is then followed by a line of questioning ... read more.