A few weeks ago, the bishop in the Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Pa., wrote a letter to all his parishioners. According to the letter, which Bishop Joseph Martino required all his priests to read at every mass, voting for a candidate who supports abortion rights…
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Hunter S. Thompson once said, “When the going gets weird, the weird go pro.” This is good news for Of Montreal but much worse news for fans. Indie pop act Of Montreal, led by lead singer Kevin Barnes, released its ninth studio album “Skeletal Lamping”…
The Scout sits down with Republican Joan Krupa to get to the bottom of the issues in Illinois Editor’s note: The Scout sat down with Republican Joan Krupa. Below is a transcription of the interview. Democrat Jehan Gordan did not respond before press time. Joan…
I know what you’re thinking: not another political column from the Scout. Not to fear, my bleary-eyed and possibly hung over readers. The spinning, pompous world of politics is woven into this piece, but you’re not going to hear flippant remarks about our newest reality…
It’s hard to pull off a movie sequel that rivals the original. It’s even harder to pull off a trilogy that keeps the viewer coming back for more. Try doing that for a made-for-TV movie, and it’s like turning water into wine. It’s no surprise…
As part of the new Comprehensive Alcohol Action Plan, the university has hired a new director. Lyndsey Withers is the new Interim Coordinator of Alcohol Education Programs. “The reason that I am the interim is because I haven’t received my master’s degree, and that is…
I made a very important decision this week. I, the editor of the Scout, have decided to forgo studying journalism – forever. Well, maybe not forever, but as of now, I have no future plans in the discipline of journalism. This is a decision I…
A flurry of old pillowcases, smelly face paint and cheap costumes will hit the streets today, as the worldwide masquerade party known as Halloween finally arrives. And even though trick-or-treating and late-night parties may be the holiday’s main attractions, the occasion has a story as…
Maybe dressing up for Halloween should have ended when classroom holiday parties went out of style, but it seems Halloween is still ripe for the picking in college. While most students have traded trick-or-treating for Halloween parties, the spirit of the holiday still haunts the…
Liberalism is the relentless pursuit of improving humanity. Well-intentioned policy is based disproportionately on emotion rather than fact or the lessons of history. It has been a dominant force behind movements toward equality in the past. However, left unchecked, it threatens to destroy the institutions…