KELLY DAVIES Staff Writer The deadly earthquake on Oct. 8 in Kashmir, the border that divides India and Pakistan, has stirred the world into action. The death toll is reported at more than 80,000. A second earthquake on Oct. 23 in Kabul, Pakistan, killed five people. The United Nations arrived to offer aid after the natural disaster, at the same time President Bush said he … [Read more...] about U.S relief aid deserves more credit, not criticism
Perspectives
Pep gym disappoints students, athletes
GLORIA SHELLERStaff Writer I tried to go to the gym yesterday, but when I made the trek from my dorm down to the weight room, excitement turned quickly into disappointment. Rather than seeing ample gym equipment to be used at my leisure, I viewed all seven working cardio machines mounted by sweaty college students and the volleyball team scattered throughout the weight … [Read more...] about Pep gym disappoints students, athletes
Letters to the Editor
Staff editorial stereotypes Greek groups on campus Although I was once a first-year PNM (potential new member) who joined a sorority her first year, I tried to read the staff editorial with an open mind by accepting someone’s opinion that had not gone through recruitment or had a horrible recruitment experience. Those were the plausible explanations for the blatantly bitter … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor
Bush’s top list: Roberts, Miers and Barney
TROY SENIKContributing Writer It’s been only a few short weeks since then-Supreme Court nominee John Roberts raised the non-answer to a Zen art form, while somehow simultaneously proving himself smarter than each member of the U.S. Senate (and perhaps all of them combined). Now, however, high court fever is re-emerging (note: high court fever is essentially the same as regular … [Read more...] about Bush’s top list: Roberts, Miers and Barney
Paparazzi invade locals’ privacy
RACHEL JOHNSONPerspectives Assistant When asked the main difference between living in Malibu and living in most other places in the world, some might answer it is the opportunity to stroll along amazing beaches and view spectacular sunsets almost every day of the year. Some may think it’s the cultural and historic value of the town. Still, others might believe it to be the … [Read more...] about Paparazzi invade locals’ privacy