Neil RosekransStaff Writer Americans should look to Natural Law when considering their responsibility during this crucial period when war-time actions will shape this country’s future. The premise supposes that there is an underlying law that applies to all mankind. Transcending race, culture, borders, religion and time, it emphasizes that there are objective truths in this … [Read more...] about U.S. push for world-wide freedom must persevere
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Political motives threaten security
Jim CohenStaff Writer An Aug. 29 speech by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has drawn ire from critics of the Iraq War. In his address to the American Legion, Rumsfeld used harsh rhetoric tacitly comparing critics of the Bush administration’s Iraq policy to Nazi-era appeasers. Rumsfeld said the administration’s critics are suffering from “moral and intellectual confusion,” … [Read more...] about Political motives threaten security
New format for “Survivor” is controversial but acceptable
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant This season, the creator behind the hit show, “Survivor” (premiering tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS), decided to put a new twist on the show by creating tribes based on different racial ethnicities. This has caused some uproar among critics, and viewers, but is actually a legitimate move. This season there will be an Asian American tribe, an black … [Read more...] about New format for “Survivor” is controversial but acceptable
Understand war before undermining
Troy SenikStaff Writer Harry Truman once said that “the only thing new in the world is the history that you haven’t learned yet.” The chronicles of time might not repeat themselves in perfect “Groundhog Day” detail. Certain constants do, however, ring out across the ages — factors that can’t be traced to localized context or time, but instead to the indelible aspects of human … [Read more...] about Understand war before undermining
The Graphic undergoes alterations
Chris SegalEditor In Chief The second week of the fall semester has almost passed and the staff of the Graphic worked diligently to produce another great publication. Hopefully the returning students, faculty and staff have noticed some of the changes on our pages as well as the good things we have kept. Despite some of the cosmetic and editorial changes the mission of the … [Read more...] about The Graphic undergoes alterations