Derek Palmer

January 25, 2011

Development in Chinese Policy Dependent on Cooperation Between Foreign Powers

By Derek Palmer

Chinese President Hu Jintao’s recent visit to the U.S. has highlighted the U.S. government’s inability, regardless of the party in power, to influence the domestic social policy of China.

January 18, 2011

Arizona Shooting Points to Corrupt Politics and Poorly Formed Legislation

By Derek Palmer

The tragic shooting in Tucson that took the lives of six and injured 14 others, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was a sobering wake-up call for both U.S. lawmakers and citizens.

January 12, 2011

Vendors Gather to Showcase Innovations

By Derek Palmer

Over 140,000 techies descended on the Las Vegas Convention Center from Wed. to Sun. last week for the Consumer Electronics Show, a number made all the more staggering by the fact that the show isn’t even open to the ge...

January 11, 2011

Brown’s Leadership Capable of Rebuilding California’s Economy

By Derek Palmer

With the inauguration of Jerry Brown as the state’s 39th governor, there is a chance for the leaders of California’s government to take a step back, think carefully and address some of the issues that have troubled t...

January 7, 2011

CES 2011 Live Twitter Stream

By Derek Palmer

Daily Nexus live tweets from the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

January 4, 2011

Consequences of Severe Climate Change Outweigh Partisan Agendas

By Derek Palmer

Public health and safety is not a partisan issue. Ensuring the welfare of American citizens is arguably the most important job of the federal government.

November 21, 2010

Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams

By Derek Palmer

November 21, 2010

SOCC March

By Derek Palmer

November 18, 2010

Open Mic Night At Giovanni’s

By Derek Palmer

November 16, 2010

Danger of DADT Lies in Homosexual Discrimination, Not Military Weakness

By Derek Palmer

Describing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) as anything but discriminatory legislation against LGBT individuals is absurd. Claims that the policy is designed to maintain order in the military or that it does not v...

November 15, 2010

Admissions for 2011

By Derek Palmer

The Daily Nexus Talks with Director of Admissions Christine Van Gieson about admissions plans for 2011, class sizes and upcoming fee increases.

November 9, 2010

Republican Resurgence May Provoke Gridlock on Capitol Hill

By Derek Palmer

In light of the Republican gains in Congress, many Democrats are left questioning both the future of politics on Capitol Hill and the future of their own party.

November 3, 2010

Ride for Red

By Derek Palmer

Daily Nexus Video Coverage of the Ride For Red, a fundraiser championed by Shannon Lynn, Miss Canada 2009, and Christina Smith, 2002 Canadian Olympian.

October 31, 2010