Scott WithycombePerspectives Assistant With the November elections rapidly approaching, campaign rhetoric is becoming more prevalent and increasingly heated. Interestingly, yet not surprisingly, it seems that the most obnoxious campaign committee is not GOP Victory 2004 or John Kerry for President but rather the major media outlets. Media bias is not a new phenomenon. It has … [Read more...] about Media bias in high gear for election
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Moore and ‘Fahrenheit 9/11′ hurt Democrats’ cause
Melissa OverbeckAssistant PerspectivesEditor Michael Moore's highly anticipated documentary, “Fahrenheit 9/11,” was intended to tell the "truth about President Bush," swaying moderate voters around the country to turn their backs on the president in the November election. Instead, the hit summer movie served as fuel for the existing battle between the extreme ends of both … [Read more...] about Moore and ‘Fahrenheit 9/11′ hurt Democrats’ cause
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
Love him or leave him? Weighing in on Kobe
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor With the Los Angeles Lakers in the midst of a nine-game win streak and a run on the Western Conference leading Sacramento Kings, hoops superstar Kobe Bryant is again in the national spotlight. While many Southern California residents have taken great pleasure in Bryant’s re-emergence as one of the game’s top performers, others, including those at … [Read more...] about Love him or leave him? Weighing in on Kobe