Scott TrevathanStaff Writer There are parts of sporting events that are just as natural as the games themselves. One of my favorite parts of attending any event that involves groups of men running around while throwing balls at each other is heckling the players. It is unfortunate that Texas Rangers relief pitcher Frank Francisco could not handle the taunting and decided to … [Read more...] about Give hecklers a break, not a metal chair
Perspectives
2004-09-23-pro.htm
The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms, not the right to purchase and carry military-grade rapid killing machines. Cathrin AhrensContributing Writer On Sept. 13, Second Amendment defenders rejoiced as the sun set on the Assault Weapons Ban, which specifically made 19 weapons illegal, in addition to various other weapons possessing certain characteristics, … [Read more...] about 2004-09-23-pro.htm
Random ThoughtsKerry is fumbling the ball
James RiswickAssociate Editor You probably didn’t notice, but last week was the first time in 32 consecutive issues of the Graphic that my Random Thoughts did not appear. Quite shocking and tragic I know, but fear not, they are back. • Before I share my first thought, let me just say that I will be voting for John Kerry in November because I think he will do a better job than … [Read more...] about Random ThoughtsKerry is fumbling the ball
Students waken to budget cuts
Staff Editorial With the $1.6 million in budget cuts recently proposed by Seaver Dean David Baird, students are starting to show signs of outrage for the first time in recent memory. Could it be? At this usually complacent campus, is the proposal to eliminate six of our majors, many of our minors and some fairly prominent programs actually ruffling some student feathers? … [Read more...] about Students waken to budget cuts
U.N. must stop Darfur genocide
Melissa OverbeckAssistant Perspectives Editor The Sudanese government has failed to keep its promise to halt the violence ravaging its Darfur region in a situation all too similar to the 1994 ethnic cleansing in Rwanda. Secretary of State Colin Powell acknowledged that the violence in Sudan constitutes genocide and claims the United States has “learned from Rwanda,” yet the … [Read more...] about U.N. must stop Darfur genocide