Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant Coming out of the Republican convention, President Bush received a nice bounce in the polls. While many are calling the president’s two to four point gain (depending which poll you read) over his previous figures modest, it is a very important surge for the incumbent. The polls show Bush gaining over Kerry not only in a hypothetical … [Read more...] about Convention gives Bush a boost
Perspectives
Give back the right to choose for freshmen
Brittany DeanStaff Writer Life is full of choices. There are choices we must make about school, majors and classes. But choosing classes is not be a privilege the class of 2008 will have this semester. The administration decided to create each freshmen’s schedule to help newcomers adjust to campus life without the added stress of choosing classes and trying to get into them, … [Read more...] about Give back the right to choose for freshmen
A new year, a new SGA
Staff Editorial Well, it’s the opening of a new school year. It’s a time to celebrate new beginnings, new friendships and that spectacular view we will soon take for granted once again. For freshmen it’s the start of a long journey, and for seniors, the start of a journey coming to an end. In the spirit of such an auspicious time, we would just like to say how nice it is to be … [Read more...] about A new year, a new SGA
The Flip Side
President gone fishin'. Come back later Daniel JohnsonArt Editor I would like to proclaim the splendor of television. A summer in your underwear on a sticky leather couch is made sublime by the comforts of Cartoon Network and The History Channel. This simple and happy existence is something to be desired by all of humanity, but after a couple months the programming seems to … [Read more...] about The Flip Side
Random Thoughts
President Bush owned the Texas Rangers? Lies, all lies! James RiswickAssociate Editor For the past few weeks, it has been widely publicized that a group of Vietnam War veterans has organized a campaign to discredit Sen. John Kerry’s military service record. In a series of ads, the group known as Swift Boat Veterans for Truth speaks out about the lies Kerry told following his … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts