By James RiswickStaff Writer To begin, the sophomore convicted of using a fake ID at Ralphs must pay $405 in fines, serve 36 months probation and attend one meeting each of alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, cocaine anonymous and one other recovery program, and then one additional meeting of a recovery program of his choice. In the words of a friend, “that’s lame … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts: ‘Waterboy’ could pay for new arena
Perspectives
Smoking rule violates freedoms
The recently approved policy goes against the philosophic ideas of self-reliance and responsibility among students on campus.By Laura SearsStaff Writer The headline of a past Graphic edition caught my attention: “Smokers corralled to specific areas.” Doesn’t the word “corral” suggest a link between smokers and animals? I’m sure that my reaction to the article as a whole … [Read more...] about Smoking rule violates freedoms
Staff Editorial: Safe Rides program leaves many students out to drive
Few Student Government Association endeavors have ever created the amount of intrigue as the Safe Rides program. First introduced at an SGA meeting in fall 2001, the program has overcome a series of hurdles before students could officially call for a “Safe Ride” at the beginning of this semester. But Safe Rides isn’t safe yet. Since students began calling for discounted taxi … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Safe Rides program leaves many students out to drive
The Third Side of the Coin: Old technology powered fallen shuttle
By Roy D. AdlerProfessor of Marketing The events surrounding the disintegration of the space shuttle Columbia have been widely reported for the past two weeks. Memorial services were held amidst a national outpouring of grief, yet analysis of the root cause of the situation has been remarkably shallow. For example, we know in detail how the missing heat-deflecting tiles may … [Read more...] about The Third Side of the Coin: Old technology powered fallen shuttle
Reality TV isn’t real name
By Juana DiegoStaff Writer Have you ever found yourself lounging around in front of a television without anything to do? Maybe not in college, but if you ever do, why not channel surf? One day at a friend’s house, I caught myself doing this. I ended up watching the season premiere of “Real World and Road Rules’ Battle of the Sexes.” From then on I was hooked. Why would … [Read more...] about Reality TV isn’t real name