Marc Choquette Perspectives Editor Registering for the draft, or “selective service” as our government likes to call it, has become another meaningless task to 18-year-old men in this country. For the previous generation, registering for the draft was anything but mundane and routine. With the drawing of a numbered ball, the futures of many changed forever with little control … [Read more...] about The draft: How Dems up the stakes
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Drinking a growing problem for women
Sara TruedsonStaff Writer The Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) released a report on Mar. 1 indicating an alarming rise in binge drinking among college women, part of a trend of drinking and drug use on college campuses nationwide. A once male-dominated statistic, females now seem to be competitive with their male counterparts. Alcohol, drugs and sex do play a … [Read more...] about Drinking a growing problem for women
GLEE club not entitled to university recognition
Ashton EllisStaff Writer Before supporters of an on-campus homosexual club cast another stone at the administration, they should consider the self-defeating effect of their argument. Any club or organization knows well how important it is to uphold its stated mission. Imagine a group of evangelical Christians joining the local Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation … [Read more...] about GLEE club not entitled to university recognition
Bush responsible for decrepit hospital conditions
Jim CohenStaff Writer An investigative report by the Washington Post reveals America’s top military medical facility, Washington D.C.’s Walter Reed Army Hospital, has failed to live up to its promise of offering the best care to our nation’s wounded servicemen and women.The report details the anguish of hundreds of soldiers receiving medical rehabilitation treatment from the … [Read more...] about Bush responsible for decrepit hospital conditions
Carpool won’t solve West Side traffic issues
Mia SullivanStaff Writer Widening the 405 Freeway to add carpool lanes through Sepulveda Pass has been discussed since 2003. Although the project is scheduled to begin in 2009, because it has taken the California Transportation Commission (CTC) until now to find the funds. Who knows how long it will take the government to put this plan into action, let alone finish it. It could … [Read more...] about Carpool won’t solve West Side traffic issues