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
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Defending the rabid sports fan
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer It’s not an overstatement to say Americans are, on the whole, obsessed with watching sports. In the fall, much of the country lives and dies by the outcome of weekly football games, and professional athletes are often treated better than royalty. In the long run, though, does it really matter who wins the game? Do we need to get this worked up … [Read more...] about Defending the rabid sports fan
Londoner say goodbye to an old friend
Random Thoughts James RiswickAssociate Editor Imagine Dr. Frasier Crane getting the news from his home in Seattle that Cheers was forced to close its doors. The place where everybody knew his name no longer existed – the location of so many fond memories gone forever. This hypothetical situation became reality for me last week when I found out that Southside Bar, my backyard … [Read more...] about Londoner say goodbye to an old friend
Drive safe? Thanks mom
Staff Editorial Pacific Coast Highway is a very dangerous road. It’s curvy, the pretty scenery is distracting, the lanes are thin and with more and more fat Hummers and Escalades on it, navigating Highway 1 is pretty treacherous. Well no kidding, buddy, you say. We all drive PCH, so telling students to drive safely on it is about as useful as their parents telling them “be … [Read more...] about Drive safe? Thanks mom
2004-09-23-con.htm
The Assault Weapons Ban was a sorry excuse for gun control that didn't do what it was intended to do and disregarded the Second Amendment. Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Two weeks ago, Congress allowed a very weak attempt at gun control to expire without much serious protest. The expiration of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban was met with minimal media coverage and almost … [Read more...] about 2004-09-23-con.htm