RMSMC :: Staff : Josh Phillips

Universities no longer promote open dialogue

When I began writing for the Collegian, I had two primary goals: To defy political correctness and to warn students of the dangers of severe polarization. May 3, 2010 | 11:37 pm

Can CSU's student government effectively tackle the big issues?

Carry on the good fight, ASCSU
By Josh Phillips When you think of the Associated Students of CSU, do you think of a joke with no punch line? May 3, 2010 | 11:19 pm

Can states ban sales of violent video, computer games to minors?

States should not ban sales
By Josh Phillips When the Supreme Court reviews California’s law banning the sale of violent video games to minors, I hope they consider the inherent value of maintaining personal responsibility. Apr 26, 2010 | 10:40 pm

Arizona immigration bill excellent legislation

On Friday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a bill that requires local police to determine if a person is in America legally. Apr 26, 2010 | 10:35 pm

Descent into the age of entitlement

In one concise sentence, I am going to shatter everything your parents told you about yourself, your life and your abilities. Apr 19, 2010 | 11:23 pm

Westboro Church ruling philosophically straining

I have always held free speech in the highest regard and consider the First Amendment one of America’s greatest achievements. Apr 12, 2010 | 10:32 pm

Who do you support for student government president and vice president?

Student government elections are here again, which means it’s time to peruse the platforms and determine which pair of students is the least ridiculous. Cooper and Jennifer have offered to rid campus of those tiring 7 a.m. Apr 6, 2010 | 12:07 am

White House creates fear against the Tea Party

The media is at it again. Unable to find arguments of substance against the Tea Party protesters, it has resorted to labeling them “racists” and “right-wing extremists.” As if we haven’t heard that one before. Despite the media’s inability to document violence or find any arrests made at a Tea Party protest, it continues to suggest that the civil grassroots uprising is comprised of white neo-Nazi racists who carry fully automatic weapons. Fortunately, the majority of the public isn’t buying into this hateful rhetoric. Apr 5, 2010 | 11:52 pm

Blanket statements doth not an argument make

I was discussing the health care bill with somebody this past week, and I mentioned the inherent dangers of allowing our government to continually overstep its bounds. Mar 30, 2010 | 12:07 am

Like a dog, appreciate the small things in life

As I write this column, I lay beside my Australian Shepherd/German Shepherd/Collie/Chow mix named Dude, whose 12-year lifespan has dwindled to only a few hours. Mar 22, 2010 | 10:46 pm

Should there be a military tribunal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed?

Send Mohammed to Tribunal
By Josh Phillips Last November, the Obama administration suggested it would try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a civilian court rather than a military tribunal. Mar 8, 2010 | 9:20 pm

The World Wide Web is reshaping American politics

Since the commercialization of the World Wide Web (W3) in the mid-90s, our lives have been flooded with information about everything from everyone from everywhere on the planet. Mar 8, 2010 | 9:05 pm

Will student Board of Governors vote lead to a true representation?

HB 1206 will force Bog to listen
By Josh Phillips Like many students, I am rooting for the adoption of House Bill 1206, which would give CSU students voting rights on the CSU System Board of Governors. While only two votes on the BOG may not be enough to make an impact on decisions, at least the student voice can be quantified and put on the record. Mar 2, 2010 | 5:33 pm

Supreme Court faces another landmark case with gun control

When it comes to guns, President Obama has been a strong anti-self defense advocate since the beginning of his political career. Mar 3, 2010 | 12:10 am

Five easy steps to avoid climate change devastation

Al Gore, the prophetic visionary of our times who blessed us with the capability to interact with millions of people around the globe via the Internet, has recently come upon a new venture that requires a sizeable donation from each and every person on the planet. Please note, however, that this venture is incredibly dangerous and likely to cause global tremors, rapidly forming tornadoes and poor private jet performance. Also, please note my claim that Al Gore invented the Internet is merely conjecture, and no indisputable evidence is provided to prove or disprove this statement. Despite any misgivings we may have had in the past about Al Gore, including his ability to count or accept loss like a man, we must now consider the serious implications of ignoring this modern Nostradamus. Feb 22, 2010 | 9:58 pm

Should Olympic luge death video have been so publicized?

Tragedy kicked off the 2010 Winter Olympics when Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili perished in a horrifying accident on Friday. Feb 15, 2010 | 11:58 pm

CSU Gun Ban based on ignorance, faulty logic

The University of Alabama-Huntsville’s campus is a “gun-free zone,” but this certainly did not stop a woman from bringing a weapon and gunning down three of her colleagues Friday. Far be it from me to use the deaths of innocent victims as props in a political agenda. Feb 15, 2010 | 11:36 pm

Point-Counterpoint: Can summit restart United States health care reform?

Obama’s health care summit a facade
By Josh Phillips At a glance, Obama’s health care summit gives the impression that he has finally resolved to achieve bipartisanship while in office. Feb 8, 2010 | 11:26 pm

Political correctness or repression?

No doubt you’ve heard of the raging controversy generated by the “Cowboys vs. Indians” Facebook group created by Ben Margolit, a student here at CSU. If you haven’t heard of it, suffice to say the campus has exploded in a fervent whirlwind of political correctness. The “biggest social networking faux pas,” as the Collegian deemed it, led to a lengthy debate on the Lory Student Center Plaza as well as the Collegian’s Web site. Feb 8, 2010 | 11:17 pm

Libertarianism: a wasted vote or valuable mindset?

Last week, after roughly six years of inner struggling and debate, I made the decision to philosophically categorize myself as a libertarian. As most Americans do after they have chosen a preferred political stance, I began to wonder where I needed to sign up and to whom I should start sending checks. Then I remembered I’m a college student with minimal funds and an aversion to spending them. Feb 2, 2010 | 12:20 am