Abolishing the Electoral College

Abolishing the Electoral College

As the UK looks toward changing their voting system, will America follow suit by abolishing the Electoral College? Former Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney thinks that the current system set up in America needs to be abolished, as its brimming with obstacles that create problems for those looking beyond a two-party system. According to McKinney, the current system in place does not allow voters who want peace, justice and change proper representation.

Search in Central N.Y. for Missing Ballerina

Search in Central N.Y. for Missing Ballerina


Searchers are looking for a 20-year-old woman who went missing Friday after coming home from college for the Thanksgiving break. (Nov. 24)

UK students protest, US students apathetic

UK students protest, US students apathetic


Demonstrations in London descended into violent chaos today after 50,000 students took to the streets to protest higher university fees introduced as part of Britain's new austerity measures. Meanwhile, US students are paying much higher tuition costs, so why are students in America not taking to the streets to protest like their English counterparts? Student Activist Eugene Puryear believes the challenge for young Americans to reach the level of European protests.

Adderall nation

Adderall nation


American television channels are obsessed with shows about drug addicts and interventions. Even advertising in the US focuses on how there's a prescription pill for almost any problem you could think of. Some wonder if the culture is creating an environment that makes it acceptable to be hooked on pills. Studies show that 10 to 15% of American college kids are taking a pill called adderall to help them study. Even some students are starting to wonder if they're capable of being productive without the help of medication