On Tuesday, May 6, Christopher Horner, best-selling author of "The Politically Incorrect Guide to Global Warming and Environmentalism" and critic of global warming, will speak in the Hatch Ballroom of the Student Union Building at 7 p.m. This is such a great opportunity to hear the other side of the story on an issue so important in our time.

As a student, I typically only hear one version of what is actually happening to our environment: global warming this, global warming that. For once I would like to see some substantial proof of the matter, because, honestly, it sure doesn't feel like global warming is happening.

If you stepped outside not too long ago, you could feel how cold the temperatures were and the lack of the sun's warmth. To me, this leaves a hint of doubt as to whether global warming is real or not. Snow in late-April and my freezing toes when I wear sandals tell me global warming doesn't exist.

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While true, it is statements like the latter that can get us into trouble. The fact of the matter is, a majority of us are not scientists or meteorologists and can't tell what is proof and what is myth when it comes to global warming. It's important to look at issues objectively, or at least look at both sides of the story.

If we are not careful, we can become consumed with bad or false information. The 2006 documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" is hailed by many as accurate, but what research has been done to argue this claim?

Horner will be offering that research and providing us with information to argue against Gore's claims. Honestly, if you are serious about the environment, about going green and about the global warming issue you should seriously consider attending Horner's lecture Tuesday.

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