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2004-10-07-intro.htm

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With the debates in full swing, it's time to turn down the volume on what others have to say about the election and decide for yourself.   Melissa OverbeckAssistant Perspectives Editor For months, American citizens have been flooded with information about the presidential candidates. Both candidates’ backgrounds and political records have been discussed and criticized on the … [Read more...] about 2004-10-07-intro.htm

Who comes with your candidate?

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Josh DoverContributing Writer In the modern age of political elections it seems almost fruitless to compare presidential candidates without taking into account the men and women who will be doing the grunt work behind the scenes and setting policy for the administration. In this vein, I believe many people have overlooked what a John Kerry cabinet could bring to the table and … [Read more...] about Who comes with your candidate?

Debates will be a more crucial test for Kerry

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Melissa OverbeckAssistant Perspectives Editor With the November election just around the corner and the presidential race one of the closest in recent history, the debates tonight will prove to be crucial to the outcome. The pressure is mostly on Kerry. As the challenger, he has the most to prove and consequently the most to gain or lose in the debates. Bush comes in with … [Read more...] about Debates will be a more crucial test for Kerry

Forget the Warriors gals: go for the dorks

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A Modest Proposal Daniel JohnsonArt Editor The story begins way back before people started paying attention to what year it was.  This is just about the time when man discovers that Mastodons taste good and that pointy rocks are very effective when thrown at the enemy tribe three caves down.  Back then women were attracted to the men with the biggest club.  They looked for … [Read more...] about Forget the Warriors gals: go for the dorks

Voters focus on dirt rather than policy

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Gary GallesContributing Writer In the escalating negativity in American politics, as illustrated by the Swift Boat crossfire, each side constantly unearths arcane new details that support their side, which partisans quickly learn and incorporate into dueling character assassinations in every form of media. At the same time, voters are dangerously uninformed about important … [Read more...] about Voters focus on dirt rather than policy