Opinion


SPJ made mistake in selecting Madigan

Being a public medium that strives to represent the voice of its student readership, the Valley Vanguard would like to offer congratulations to this year's Sunshine Award recipient, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. The award is given to an individual or individuals who strive to improve access to government records, and Madigan was selected for her work involving the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings acts. »

DeLay symbolizes corruption

If "absolute power corrupts absolutely," then the United States should be scared. Very scared. Apparently, someone forgot to tell the leaders of the Republican Party this, as we have witnessed graft and greed on an unparalleled level in recent national history. »

How the Left and Right are wrong

Do liberals hate America? According to many people, they do. Yet, I know many liberals who love our country and it is unfortunate that such claims are made. But it is the Left's responsibility to refute them. »

Student urges political activity

submitted by Eric Kucharczyk

Okay, it is time for all 10,000 of us to take a stand when it comes to issues about our government. »