By Dylan Murphy Staff Writer Memories of my own experiences as a young hockey player flooded my thoughts. Last week when Thomas Junta was sentenced to between 6-10 years in prison for beating a fellow hockey dad to death on the ice while young children looked on, I couldn’t help but remember scenes from my past. I was just 11 and playing center for the Red Wings, one of the … [Read more...] about Junta trial sends message to parents: Let the kids play
Perspectives
Mah World: Let’s get drunk on information
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?
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
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
Shaq attack was incident just waiting to happen
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