Dylan’s lyrics deserving of literature Nobel Prize

By Charlie Megginson | Staff Columnist  Not since 1973 has an American won the Nobel Prize in literature. Almost every October since, Bob Dylan’s fans have called for the famed singer-songwriter to receive the prestigious award. Finally, their wish has been granted. On Oct. 13, The Nobel Foundation awarded the Nobel Prize in literature to the folk-rock lyricist and musician. The Swedish Academy, the organization … Continue reading Dylan’s lyrics deserving of literature Nobel Prize

Whistleblower in the running for Nobel Peace Prize

By Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor Does Edward Snowden deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? Norwegian parliamentarians Snorre Valen and Baard Begar Solhjell think so. The two nominated Snowden for his disclosure about National Security Agency spying, according to a report from Bloomberg on Jan. 29. In a letter, Valen and Solhjell wrote, “The public debate and changes in policy that have followed in the … Continue reading Whistleblower in the running for Nobel Peace Prize