STAFF EDITORIAL Among recently buried headlines: Syrian leaders implicated in the assassination of a former Lebanese leader, U.S. death toll in Iraq nears 2,000, deadly bird flu spreads to Europe, European Union seeks a hand in U.S.-controlled Internet. Top headlines on mainstream news: Wilma’s wrath, path and aftermath. The Category 3 hurricane “rocked” Cuba, “pounded” … [Read more...] about Disasters becoming news fad
Perspectives
Simply Kill Ignorance
BRITTANY DEANContributing Writer About a month ago, Bill Bennett, secretary of education during the Reagan administration, made blatant racist comments about the black community. Last week, he said “I do know that it’s true that if you wanted to reduce crime, you could — if that were your sole purpose, you could abort every black baby in this country, and your crime rate would … [Read more...] about Simply Kill Ignorance
U.S relief aid deserves more credit, not criticism
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
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