TO MANY students and alumni, the single sanction represents what's best about the University of Virginia.
THE COLLEGE cult comedy, PCU, is well-known among college-age students thanks to frequent reruns on such cable powerhouses as the USA Nework and Comedy Central.
Entertainment stars have long been known for their outspoken political views, especially in times of war.
In the wake of the recent horrible assault against Daisy Lundy, student and faculty activists alike have criticized the University community as a vestige of intolerance that is steeped in bigotry and riddled with racism.
Being anti-war is just so darn cool these days. Television has been flooded recently with Hollywood celebrities weighing in on "Bush's war," as they so often refer to it.
Many Americans pride themselves on the freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights, in particular, the freedom of speech.
Throughout the latest crisis with Saddam Hussein, the belligerent bluff of the United States and Britain has proven its ability to coerce him into complying with the world's opinion.
For those who have made the recent trip from Northern Virginia or from other parts unknown north of here, it's hard not to notice the red, white and blue billboard on the side of the road that boldly declares, "Get the U.S.
There is a cycle the University goes through every time a racial incident occurs. Shock, outrage, e-mail from the administration; rhetoric, rally, race forum.
In a shameful moment for his Northern Virginia constituents, Rep. James Moran (D) recently blamed America's Jewish community for the impending war with Iraq.
When it rains, it pours. That certainly is the case at Virginia Tech, considering the apparent slash and burn meeting of its Board of Visitors that took place last week.
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors launched the school into an uproar last week when it voted to eliminate race, gender and other factors from consideration in admissions and hiring.
YES, YOU know what I'm talking about. It's the word everyone knows but is afraid to say; afraid because it conjures up stereotypes, images and stigmas that no one wants assigned to them.
RUNNING for president in themidst of a coming war is no easy feat. The approaching conflict with Iraq is clearly an issue dominant in the minds of Americans.
THE WAR on Iraq will create more terrorists. I know, you have heard it before and it's just bleeding-heart liberal rhetoric.
A similar situation plays out in high schools across the country: Student:"Can I drink?" Teacher: "No." Student: "Can I use drugs?" Teacher: "No." Student: "Can I have sex?" Teacher: "Well you really shouldn't, but just in case, here is a condom and all the information you could possibly want to know." Our society needs to re-think the mixed message about sex that we are sending our students.
THOUGH the reader might not know it or care to acknowledge it, running a newspaper is often a very stressful job.
Has the invasion started yet? Because honestly, the Bush administration makes it sound like there is no reason to wait.
Two weeks ago, I was embarrassed to say that I was a student at the University of Virginia. I was embarrassed to say that I was going to school alongside someone who subscribes to a mindset so unthinkably hateful.
UNLIKE other University-wide organizations, the impetus for leadership within the African-American community most often comes from the black community's constant call for change.
