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Mah World: Let’s get drunk on information

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Nick Mah I love reading the newspaper. It's just full of so darn much information that is pertinent to my life that when I finish I feel just drunk with knowledge.  Really. I find that one of my favorite parts of the paper, in fact, is the last few pages of the first section, the “A” section, if you will.  Like, say, “A26.”  That’s where the good stuff is.   Since I know … [Read more...] about Mah World: Let’s get drunk on information

Are Taliban prisoners being treated fairly?

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PRO United States must adhere to rights guaranteed at Geneva Convention when dealing with detainees, even if not POWs.By James RiswickAssistant Opinions Editor America can do whatever it wants, when it wants and how it wants. We are free to do so. These Taliban and Al-Qaeda pigs have attacked our nation and we have the right to do with them as we please. Sorry, but no we … [Read more...] about Are Taliban prisoners being treated fairly?

Westphal and Waves’ winning ways

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 Staff Editorial At last Wednesday’s filled-to-capacity double convo, men’s basketball coach Paul Westphal approached the podium because he wanted to let us know that he appreciated our support in the victory over Gonzaga. In an apparent display of deference and respect for Westphal, students were quiet as he began to speak and when he finished, gave him a louder round of … [Read more...] about Westphal and Waves’ winning ways

Prince ‘Harry Pot-head’ hoopla misses the point

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By James RiswickAssistant Opinions Editor Last week while watching CNN and Fox News, I was horrified to hear that Great Britain's Prince Harry had frequently smoked marijuana and gotten drunk during the summer. The British media quickly and cleverly penned the youngest child of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and the third in line to the throne “Harry Pot-head.” I was … [Read more...] about Prince ‘Harry Pot-head’ hoopla misses the point

Shaq attack was incident just waiting to happen

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 By Michael Hurlbut Assistant Sports Editor Shaquille O’Neal is not the tallest player in the NBA. Cleveland Cavalier Shawn Bradley holds that title at 7’ 6”. Shaq isn’t even listed as the heaviest player in pro basketball. Priest Lauderdale of the Portland Trailblazers is tipping the scales at 325 pounds. However, the Los Angeles Laker center has a slight advantage over these … [Read more...] about Shaq attack was incident just waiting to happen