JIM COHENStaff Writer Millions of Americans listened to President Bush’s State of The Union address on Jan. 31 as he asked all of us to support our troops even if we do not support his policies. Bush has reportedly increased defense spending to provide more funds for fighter jets, ships and Army weapons programs. The one proposal left out of that report is the Pentagon’s plan … [Read more...] about U.S. must respect vets who honored their country
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Students ignore Center for the Arts
Staff Editorial When Smothers Theatre was remodeled, many complained that our tuition was being spent on making the campus more beautiful. Students complain about the cafeteria food and Convocation. They say the library isn’t open late enough and the shuttle doesn’t arrive on time. Some complain there isn’t enough parking on campus; others complain the administration does not … [Read more...] about Students ignore Center for the Arts
Support U.S. Foreign Policy – PRO
TROY SENIKStaff Writer Perhaps I owe the president of the United States an apology. At the very least, he deserves an explanation. To the extent that my forays into the written word can be called (generously) a career in journalism, it has been co-extensive with the tenure of President Bush’s administration. During that time, I, a member of the president’s own political party, … [Read more...] about Support U.S. Foreign Policy – PRO
STAFF EDITORIAL: Tech makes life less personal
LISA CUMBIE/Art Editor Conspiracy theorists prophesy the hostile takeover of the human work force by robots in the not-so-distant future. Techies tout the amazing capabilities and efficiency of the latest gadgets. We stand somewhere between the two forces, refusing to join either side no matter how convincingly they may shout, “red rover, red rover.” And the question remains: … [Read more...] about STAFF EDITORIAL: Tech makes life less personal
U.S. must continue push for democracy
ASHTON ELLIS Staff Writer What do millions of purple fingers, thousands of green flags and one white helicopter have in common? Each offers an image of the hope and fear of freedom. Over the past two years, millions of Iraqis rejected terrorist threats and Western naysayers to cast their ballots in a series of democratic elections. The purple finger is now an indelible sign … [Read more...] about U.S. must continue push for democracy