Perspectives

JIM COHENStaff Writer Last week proved to be a very active time in the war against terrorism and the threats our country faces with targeted attacks against al-Qaeda members in Pakistan and a new audiotape released by Osama bin Laden. Hiding in a cave or hole, bin Laden warned Americans of future attacks as, “the operations are under preparation, and you will see them in your … [Read more...] about Terror tape brings attention to Bush spying

TROY SENIKStaff Writer Those who search for harbingers of what a new year brings in the events of its first few weeks may want to consider avoiding Washington, D.C. for most of 2006. The sight of confessed criminal and lobbyist (but, I repeat myself) Jack Abramoff leaving a Washington courtroom dressed like a distant Corleone cousin certainly doesn’t bode well for the 12 … [Read more...] about Partisanship: Ideology’s worst enemy

GLORIA SHELLER Assistant Perspectives Editor As a woman, sexual harassment is something I have to be aware of and thinking about. So why on women’s journey to independence, are they relying on others to keep them safe in sticky situations? When it comes down to it, most women are perfectly capable of avoiding the pangs of sexual assault themselves. On Penn State’s Web site, … [Read more...] about Sexual harassment possible  to prevent using precautions

SHANNON KELLYPerspectives Editor CNN shed negative light on the Bruin Alumni Association, a UCLA group that is exposing radical professors who are unfairly and unprofessionally pushing their political agendas in their classrooms. The Jan. 18th news report used exaggerated one-sided quotes and cited three people, who opposed the group, while using only one positive quote (by … [Read more...] about Extremist professors exposed

ASHTON ELLISContributing Writer In a generation of giants, Benjamin Franklin towered over the American landscape like few politicians have since. The holder of an honorary doctorate from Oxford could claim many titles: scientist, college president, founder of the first public library and volunteer fire department. It was his work as a statesman though, that solidified his place … [Read more...] about Remember America’s leaders