Have you ever enjoyed a glass of Coca-Cola with your favorite meal? Since 1886, Coca-Cola has been the most popular soft drink in the world. Many disregard competing soda, Pepsi, in order to stay loyal to the most powerful brand on earth. But regardless of your choice of soda, would you still drink it if the corporation was involved in human rights abuse? The multi-billion dollar company has recently been accused of implementing violent tactics in order to silence trade union leaders in Columbia. (0) comments
Baruch's Undergraduate Student Government is at the forefront of over 170 registered clubs on campus each year. According to their web site, the organization's purpose is "to see that no one student goes unheard in their concerns." However, it seems that some students' concerns may be falling on deaf ears. (4) comments
In the late 19th century, French writer Marcel Proust popularized the pastime of answering several questions that were meant to reveal the preferences of the person. Although he did not create the questionnaire, it was later named after him. This issue's interviewee is Professor Angela Jones of the sociology and anthropology department. (0) comments