Melissa OverbeckPerspectives Editor The day Mahmoud Abbas won the Palestinian presidential election, he received congratulatory phone calls from both Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President Bush. Both leaders separately invited him to meet with them.Abbas won the election to replace the late Yasser Arafat with 62 percent of the vote — a significant margin over his … [Read more...] about Sharon cuts off contact with Abbas prematurely
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Candidate’s bill raises questions
Chris SegalAssistant Perspectives Editor Los Angeles is known for having some of the worst traffic problems in the world. Most local freeways convert to parking lots during peak rush hours, but now traffic is more than a mere hassle; it has now become a mayoral campaign issue. Mayoral contender Bob Hertzberg has been making the rounds on talk radio shows to promote his ideas on … [Read more...] about Candidate’s bill raises questions
Guide promotes illegal immigration
Melissa Overbeck Perspectives Editor The Mexican government’s recent publication of a comic-book style pamphlet on how to safely cross the border is a direct affront to the country’s relationship with the United States. The two countries have pledged to work together on the problem of illegal immigration, yet this book serves as yet another sign of Mexico’s blatant disregard … [Read more...] about Guide promotes illegal immigration
Learning how to waste time like a pro
Modest Proposals Daniel JohnsonArt Editor This is my last column of the semester and the end might seem like a long way away, but first we have Thanksgiving, then finals, and soon after we have Christmas and the New Year. With my last column I will be saying farewell to my readers for this semester. (Please, when saying adieu for winter break don’t say “I’ll see you next … [Read more...] about Learning how to waste time like a pro
Expos-ing baseball’s French kiss of death
James RiswickAssociate Editor For the past six weeks or so I’ve been meaning to discuss a topic that has been weighing on my mind, and now, with the election done and my mind empty of anything truly important, I have the chance.Although the World Series is over and Red Sox Nation is still trying to come to grips with the fact they can’t be depressed this off-season, I would … [Read more...] about Expos-ing baseball’s French kiss of death