Mia SullivanPerspectives Assistant As the era of President George W. Bush comes to a close, I wonder what the harshly criticized man is thinking. How has he evaluated his two terms thus far? How will he assess his time in office once it has ended? With the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 having occurred during the first year of his presidency, Bush has been dealt a rough hand of … [Read more...] about Bin Laden hunt reflects failure
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Staff Editorial: Nothing funny about comedian’s insults
Entitlement — most celebrities are tainted by the sense that they deserve such a privileged right. This impression can take shape in a number of ways. Some A-listers believe they can drive the streets of Hollywood after a night of drinking without facing jail-time for a DUI charge. Such was the case for Paris Hilton. Others believe they can assault the picture-thirsty … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Nothing funny about comedian’s insults
Vote 2008: Women’s rights play vital role in election
Jaimie FranklinAssistant Perspectives Editor When Republican presidential nominee John McCain announced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate on Aug. 29, the 2008 election changed completely. An all-out media circus began. Palin, virtually unheard of three weeks ago, was thrust into a media firestorm regarding her staunchly conservative political views, … [Read more...] about Vote 2008: Women’s rights play vital role in election
Greek life contradicts Pep’s ideals Lindsey Boerma Perspectives Editor
I don’t know exactly what it is about the ABC Family show “Greek” that completely enthralls me, but last summer I uncharacteristically became victim to an obsession with its surprisingly compelling content. For a television series encompassing a plot about sorority and fraternity life — a topic I have feverishly contested for years — “Greek” enraptured me far too quickly. … [Read more...] about Greek life contradicts Pep’s ideals Lindsey Boerma Perspectives Editor
Islam novel wins for free speech
Ryan HagenAssistant Perspectives Editor The battle about whether to publish ”The Jewel of Medina,” a historical fiction novel depicting the prophet Mohammed’s marriage to a prepubescent girl, has opened a new and unusually clear front in the war between liberty and security. Nuance is vital, but, in the sometimes ugly and often simplistic struggle between freedom of speech and … [Read more...] about Islam novel wins for free speech