Inappropriate Interjections February 26th, 2010
Recently, a group calling themselves “Students for Workers” has surfaced here at Lehigh. Under that name, they submitted a letter to the Brown and White which looked to galvanize support amongst Lehigh students for Sodexo employees to join the SEIU (Services Employees International Union)…
What’s Your Agenda, Alice? February 24th, 2010
On January 21st, three days after President Gast publically announced her desire to hire a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) at Lehigh, (an event already embedded deep within an email sent to the campus at large concerning the Martin Luther King Day celebration), the student body received word of a hateful incident that happened sometime “in the past week.” For students interested in the details of the event, President Gast’s correspondence was a disappointment. The hateful incident involved an undefined “hostile and racist symbol” in an unidentified elevator.
Crashing on Ice February 19th, 2010
NBC and their Olympic coverage team generally provide some of the most extensive sporting event coverage in the world. With literally thousands of hours of footage, it is small wonder that the coverage becomes impersonal at times…
Lehigh Looks in the Mirror – *Censored* February 17th, 2010
Cornell is similar to Lehigh in many ways, and the former is considered to be an “aspirational peer,” of Lehigh – a gentle way to admit academic superiority to another school without damaging one’s own ego…
This Week in News: Volume 3 February 15th, 2010
Each Sunday, the Patriot will provide a look at some of the news issues that you should know about. We know it is tough for college students to keep up-to-date on current events. The Patriot’s Sunday News Beat is your answer to that. This week’s column will be mainly an aggregation of links, due to time constraints…
Sarah Failin’ Case #001 February 8th, 2010
As a service to both conservatives and liberals, the Patriot is proud to provide accurate commentary on some individuals who position themselves as Conservative thinkers but are, in fact, anything but. One of those polarizing figures is Sarah Palin, or “Failin” if you prefer…
This Week in News: Volume 2 February 7th, 2010
What’s in the news this week? Here at Lehigh, there isn’t much. There was a bird storm, followed by a snowstorm. Our bookstore manager allegedly ripped up several Brown and White’s due to an editorial he didn’t like, leading the Brown and White to claim that free speech was ’stifled’…
Revenge of the Birds February 6th, 2010
Over the past week, birds from all parts of the Northeastern United States launched an assault of previously unseen proportions on all parts of Lehigh’s campus…
Integrity Lost February 2nd, 2010
As the claims of climate alarmists continue to be investigated, the integrity of their premise continues to evaporate. While the article by Christopher Booker in the Telegraph (U.K.) outlines the previous unearthing of erroneous climate claims, it is worth reminding you here…
This Week in News: Volume 1 January 31st, 2010
Each Sunday, the Patriot will provide a look at some of the news issues that you should know about. We know it is tough for college students to keep up-to-date on current events. The Patriot’s Sunday News Beat is your answer to that. Enjoy!
Four Questions for President Gast January 27th, 2010
President Gast’s tandem of emails to the student body at-large last week simply reeked of politics. With everything that is going on in Washington D.C. right now, it’s hardly a surprise that our President has decided to play a similar game here at Lehigh to pass her agenda…
Barack to America: I still blame Bush and so should you January 23rd, 2010
In the latest saga of Barack Obama’s increasingly illogical comments, our President decided to blame Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts on… drumroll please… George W. Bush!
The Common Sense Climate December 6th, 2009
The climate is changing. It always has been, and it always will be. The question that drives discussion on environmental policy of late is, “What role does human activity plays in climate change?” Based on the huge changes that some politicians support…
Editorial Conversations: Sustainability December 4th, 2009
Lehigh should be factually and intellectually honest when it comes to sustainability…
The Great Climate Farce November 22nd, 2009
On Friday, hackers infiltrated the Climate Research Unit (CRU) and posted hundreds of documents and emails regarding CRU’s research, climate models, and publications…
Sustainably Stupid November 6th, 2009
Lehigh’s Environmental movement has finally realized that organizations and committees are not enough to change the world….
The Lighter Side: Artistically Endowed November 6th, 2009
Many believe that the role of art in society is to define the culture of a certain time and place. At Lehigh, such art is all around, whether you have noticed it or not…
Editorial Conversations: Lehigh’s Alcohol Policy November 6th, 2009
For Lehigh, the difficulty in this situation lies with the fact that it has a fully-accredited police force, sworn in by the state of Pennsylvania…
Editorial Conversations: Greek Week October 8th, 2009
Last year, Greek week was a week-long period of perpetual drunkenness for some, and near perpetual drunkenness for others…
Editorial Conversations: Healthcare October 8th, 2009
Our current system isn’t perfect. But no system is. Our system is great for those who have it, which is evidenced by the high percentage of people in polls who like their current insurer…
The Lighter Side: A Strategic Plan October 8th, 2009
On September 17th, President Gast held a townhall meeting discussing the short and long-term goals for the Lehigh community. Were you there? Probably not…
Welcome to the New LehighPatriot.com July 18th, 2009
For those who have visited The Lehigh Patriot website in the past, you’ll notice we have a new look. With the new website you should find it easier to access our articles, and join in the discussion.
Archives Update July 17th, 2009
We are currently working on getting all of the old Patriot articles transferred over to the new website, along with updating the asthetics of the site.
The New Site July 15th, 2009
For those who have visited The Lehigh Patriot website in the past, you’ll notice we have a new look. With the new website you should find it easier to access our articles, and join in the discussion. In addition to a more intuitive layout, the new website for The Patriot will allow us to publish [...]
Sparing Change for a Changing Climate July 7th, 2009
The Waxman-Markey bill, touted as “transformational legislation,” would require the U.S. to reduce emissions of CO2 and other gases by 17 percent within the next 10 years and by 80 percent before 2050. Should the bill pass through the Senate, the government will use a “cap and trade” system to regulate the emission of CO2…
Opening the Dialogue on Race May 1st, 2009
In recent years, diversity has been a high-priority issue for President Gast and Lehigh’s administration. The issue took center stage with the well-publicized incidents and subsequent town hall meeting last semester. A theme at that town hall meeting, and the subsequent Council for Equity and Community (CEC) meetings, was the role that Greek Life played in thwarting the construction of a diverse and accepting campus…
Generation Cry Baby May 1st, 2009
The art of complaining is developed in humans from a very young age. Over the years, it seems that our generation has attained markedly improved skills in this area compared to our predecessors. While most of our parents’ generation couldn’t whine and talk back without getting smacked, our generation was mostly able to avoid such a tragic fate.
Rejection Season April 1st, 2009
If your spring semester has given you problems in all of these areas, it’s important to keep things in perspective. Yes, your life may not be going well right now. But everyone else’s life is probably just as bad. Whether you turn to Schadenfraude or self-motivation is a personal choice, but it’s a choice that always makes spring semester interesting for everyone.
The Google Zone March 1st, 2009
Fortunately, very smart people are working on a solution to this problem. Experts suggest that Google is about 15 to 20 years away from conquering the world. For anyone familiar with Google’s success, this shouldn’t come as a shock. Unless you purposely Google-proof yourself, Google owns your emails, your chats, your search history, your documents, and much more.
The Economy of Change March 1st, 2009
With trillions of dollars on the line, the solutions put forth will play a critical role in how this country progresses over the coming decades. While the course of action seems to be determined at this time with the $787,000,000,000 stimulus package, the perception of this package’s effects is the most important component. To prepare for the upcoming onslaught of spin and exaggeration by politicians, everyone must be briefed on what is really going on.
Diverse Lehigh: A Preview February 1st, 2009
The removal of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ answers from Calculus has provided a more level playing-field that has allowed people of every ethnicity to succeed. In understanding how variables work and how they make people feel, Asians, Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics have found a qualitative understanding of Calculus that is valuable beyond the classroom. This integrated and more human approach has already shown countless students the power of numbers and variables. Let it do the same for you!
A Diverse Opinion February 1st, 2009
The good news is that the CEC doesn’t discriminate – it sees racism in every single person at Lehigh. Students need more classes that explain diversity and a curriculum that works those classes into a student’s schedule. Faculty members need a “Social Justice Leadership and Service Learning” seminar. For the Administration, the CEC will be meeting with the deans “to identify plans in place to diversify the faculty and retain underrepresented personnel” and to print a “diversity statement” on all recruitment and application materials. Clearly, future students are racist too.
An Engineer’s Dream November 1st, 2008
As a general rule, planning your class load for next semester is stressful. There are requirements to fill, time conflicts to worry about, and logging in at 10:00 pm with 1,000 other people (full disclosure: the author logs in at 9:30). With all of that said, you still have to avoid any class that starts at 8:00 AM and any class with a professor who says “uh” way too many times.
Misundereducated November 1st, 2008
Education plays a critical role in every nation’s development. Just as leaders today make decisions based upon their past education, the leaders of tomorrow will formulate their actions based on what they learn today. Our future depends on the education of today to produce a well-informed and educated generation.
Sanity Lost October 1st, 2008
Sometimes, convincing someone to cast their vote for you is quite challenging. I learned this in those intense middle school elections of simpler days now long past. If it weren’t for Sarah and her seemingly endless supply of Jolly Rancher lollipops things might be different…
Words of Inaction October 1st, 2008
Election year politics always provide a tremendous amount of political banter on both sides. While following this year’s contest, I have read countless well-thought and articulate articles on the current political climate…
A Hot Topic May 1st, 2008
Apocalypses have always been cool. It’s just a fact of life. Would Will Smith be as cool as he is without his many apocalyptic thrillers, such as “Independence Day,” “Men In Black,” and “I Am Legend?” I think not…
In Dependence Day April 1st, 2008
Fireworks, parties, pools, family and friends, a warm summer night, and beer: all of these combine to represent a holiday that truly expresses America’s greatness. July fourth, Independence Day, is a great holiday…
