Protest reactions
April 18, 2013
Morgan Hummel Last week, students on college campuses nationwide carried empty holsters in support of the concealed carry movement. The Empty Holster Protest, as it has come to be called by Students for Concealed Carry (SCC), was a success, catching a few snags along the way. Matt Mansell of the n...
Organization gunning to permit concealed weapons on campus
February 5, 2013
Heather Beyer After 16 reported mass shootings in 2012 that resulted in over 88 casualties, the questions of enhancing security measures and reforming gun control are becoming hot-button topics. Many firearm advocates believe that campus would be safer if students were permitted to carry concealed ...
Guns on campus: Don’t shoot the messenger
January 31, 2013
Matthew Balsinger In light of the recent school shooting tragedy in Newtown, Conn., several students on campus are trying to put together a group to push for the legalization of concealed guns on campus. I never thought that the political dialogue in this country could get so ridiculous as to suggest th...
Our view
October 11, 2012
Our View: Its not even about guns anymore In regards to your comments towards my article, I never stated my opinion about whether or not Chick-fil-A sandwiches should be sold on campus. My article was directed towards the USG senate, or, more appropriately, Senator Nagy. The issue brought to the senate...
Response to gun backlash
October 2, 2012
Written by: Matthew Balsinger I always welcome civil discussions about very complex issues such as gun control. In response to an article I originally wrote, James Carter refutes my argument for gun regulations. This is my rebuttal. The writer makes many points. However, I reestablish my original cont...
Letter to the editor: A response to gun control
September 27, 2012
Written by: James Carter In the opinion section of the Aug. 24 issue of this newspaper, we ran an opinion on gun control by writer Matthew Balsinger. This letter is a direct response. Guns are an interesting debate in American culture. In our discussions, we often hear the plea to the “morall...
