Opinion

Opinion

Real intelligence in science

By Erald Kolasi | March 17, 2008

NEXT MONTH, the controversy surrounding creationism and evolution will get some additional attention from none other than Ben Stein, who will star in a new documentary called "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed." The documentary essentially proposes that the scientific establishment squashes all viewpoints that don't adhere to evolutionary biology -- academic censorship of sorts -- and that intelligent design (ID) deserves a fair shot in public school science curriculums.

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Paternal birth rights

By Ross Lawrence | March 14, 2008

LIKE most Americans, I have grown sick of politicians who keep fighting the Roe v. Wade battle. Nonetheless, while the broad debate over abortion receives plenty of attention, many of the ethical questions that stem from legalized abortion are widely ignored.

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Safe at any speed

By Hamza Shaban | March 14, 2008

SHORTSIGHTED Democrats see Ralph Nader as ancient Athenians saw Socrates: as a dissenting, unreasonable man.

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Fighting the good fight

By Amelia Meyer | March 14, 2008

I AM NOT surprised that Ralph Nader has decided once again to run for president. He announced his candidacy in classic fashion, citing numerous examples of corrupt government policies, dishonest politicians and disillusioned American citizens as reasons for his decision.

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Credit where credit is due

By Arin Smith | March 14, 2008

IT SEEMS that every year there is confusion and argument over the system used to determine course registration times.

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What is there to hide?

By Maggie Thornton | March 13, 2008

WHILE most University students probably didn't give much thought to Charlottesville last week, legislators in Richmond decided essentially to close all donor records from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

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Dealing with the calender

By Robby Colby | March 13, 2008

COMING off of Spring Break, one ought to feel refreshed and ready to face the remaining weeks of work stretching on to finals.

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Talking away your safety

By David Infante | March 13, 2008

WITH THE ambitious travel plans students make for spring break, it is no surprise that a lot of Virginia students spent some time on the interstate highway system this past week.

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Parking woes

By Andrew Winerman | March 13, 2008

THE PARKING situation at the University has always been a mess. On weekdays, the problem comes down to the fact that too many people want to drive to Grounds where there is simply not enough space to put their cars.

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Opinion

Letter writing campaign

By Alexander R. Cohen | March 12, 2008

IN THE nine issues before Spring Break -- The Cavalier Daily did not publish the last morning before the vacation -- this newspaper published nine letters to the editor.

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Opposing internationalization

By Prashanth Parameswaran | March 12, 2008

IN CASE all you ignorant activists out there haven't noticed, the administration sent out its strongest signal yet of its unflinching official commitment to curriculum internationalization at the University.

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Unfair ASB criticism

By James Rogers | March 11, 2008

THIS PAST week, about 650 University students traveled throughout the United States and the world on Alternative Spring Break trips.

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One spring break at a time

By Marta Cook | March 11, 2008

THIS SPRING Break, nearly 600 University students gave up a week of relaxation and debauchery to trek around the world, from West Virginia to Honduras, and participate in various forms of service.

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Loyalty points

By Ross Lawrence | February 28, 2008

THE ATHLETICS Department at the University might have gone a little bit over the line this time in an attempt to increase revenue. In an effort to raise money, the Athletics Department has created a new policy regarding the distribution of season football tickets.

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Danger on the Lawn

By Maggie Thornton | February 28, 2008

AS SELECT third-year students excitedly accept offers to liveon the Lawn next year, the University community ought to consider the level of safety a priority.

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Welcome to Hell

By David Infante | February 28, 2008

AS A TRANSFER student, I have encountered many factors that have hindered my adjustment to Virginia.

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Staying on the defense

By Robby Colby | February 28, 2008

LAST WEEK, the United States successfully shot down a defective satellite that, in falling out of orbit, threatened to strike the earth at an indeterminate location.

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Illogical immigration

By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins | February 27, 2008

THIS PAST Sunday Raúl Castro was named president of Cuba, making him the official successor of his brother, Fidel Castro, who stepped down on the 19th.

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Not a trophy to be won

By Alexander R. Cohen | February 27, 2008

ON THE basketball court, the gentlemen of the University have won 13 games this year and lost 12; their record in their conference is 3-9, which you don't have to be a sports fan to figure out is rather poor.

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A better understanding of the Presidents' Climate Commitment

By Ben Chrisinger | February 26, 2008

LAST MARCH, our University officially decided not to sign the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), a multi-institutional agreement on issues of environmental sustainability and climate change.