Ethos Press Corps
Social Commentary
Hacktivists or Hackterrorists?
by Michael Vazquez ‘Hacktivist’ group Anonymous has been gaining an increasing amount of press in the last few months. Their tagline, “We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect us”, clearly outlines their ideology, which is quite dangerous if not inspiring, considering the extent of their mission. Their … Continue reading
Our Spartans Remembered
by Michael Vazquez In this world it seems we have become accustomed to tragedy. We have seen how slavery has left this world broken and at times emotionally isolated. We’ve seen how the Ottoman genocides against its neighbors left the Greeks and Armenians torn and lost. We’ve seen the tragedy of the Jews and the … Continue reading
Dying to be Accepted
by Rachel Anderson In the fall of 2010, in what became a horrific national tragedy, several young men took their own lives, apparently in response to bullying as a result of their actual or perceived sexual orientation. There is an abundance of research to suggest that LGBTQ children, teens, and young adults are significantly more … Continue reading
Celebrities, Are They the New International Diplomats?
by Erica Maloney I was fortunate enough to grow up in one of the many bucolic towns scattered about New England. I have never gone a night without a roof over my head and as I child my biggest worry when it came to food was that, on a Friday night, my mother would make me … Continue reading
The Politics of the Fringe
by Nathan Riedy This article was written from the perspective of the author on the morning of July 31st with the impending debt crisis still unresolved. Writing this the morning of July 31st makes this subject all the more urgent. In two days, barring action by the United States’ divided government, the nation will default … Continue reading
The New School House Crisis: Cyber Bullying
Research and Reporting by Allyson Silva United States-While the advancement of modern technology and social networking websites has drawn us closer together as a whole it has also expanded the grounds for harassment, stalking, and bullying. Playgrounds, cafeterias, school hallways, and bathrooms are no longer the confines for hurtful words and harassment with the ease … Continue reading
