Opinion

Opinion

No harm in 'under God'

By Sam Bresnahan | March 11, 2003

Since last June, when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional because it contains the words "under God," the nation has hotly debated the precise meaning of this phrase and all of the implications that go along with it. The two 9th Circuit Court judges who wrote the majority opinion weren't kooky when they made their decision -- their arguments were based on historical circumstances and a careful, conservative interpretation of the Constitution.

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Opinion

Sports: Not a place for politics

By Joe Schilling | March 11, 2003

The American flag is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. It is a visible reminder of the most powerful nation on Earth and of the freedoms and liberties it guarantees to its citizens.

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Opinion

Well-handled coverage of Lundy attack

By Masha Herbst | March 11, 2003

If a good feature story showcases a journalist's writing skills, a solid breaking news story demonstrates the writer's reporting skills.

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Opinion

Show up or shut up

By Kazz Alexander Pinkard | February 27, 2003

AFTER any good step show, students at the University, just like students at any other college, want to attend a good after party.

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Opinion

Pledges for posterity

By Preston Lloyd | February 27, 2003

FOURTH years have no doubt been bombarded with solicitations from their peers for months now, but as the year begins to wind down, representatives of the Class of 2003 Trustees have recently descended on nearly every major organization on Grounds putting in a plea for class giving.

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Opinion

Decreasing living wage

By Sam Bresnahan | February 27, 2003

LEADERS of the Living Wage Campaign at the University should recognize that artificially high wages are not a viable solution to the problem they perceive: That the lowest-paid University employees do not earn enough to live comfortably.

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Opinion

Slanted Axis of Evil

By Dave Algoso | February 27, 2003

LAST FALL, a naval officer involved in the campaign in Afghanistan was asked on CNN about the causes of terrorism and why anyone would want to harm Americans.

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Opinion

Supporting the President's rally

By Kristin Brown | February 26, 2003

In the words of Congressman Virgil Goode (R-Va.), "If you're in a room with a rattlesnake and you have a hoe, are you just going to wait for it to bite you?" On Monday, the College Republicans and members of the community sponsored a "Support the President Rally" on the steps of the Rotunda.

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Opinion

Keeping the honor of valedictorian

By Maggie Bowden | February 26, 2003

High school education has taken a blow over the past decade with school shootings, teacher shortages, increased budget cuts and dumbed-down standardized tests.

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Opinion

Keep cap off in-state tuition

By Alex Rosemblat | February 26, 2003

Gov. Mark R. Warner (D) announced last week his concern over a General Assembly proposal that would create in-state tuition caps.

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Opinion

Defending Terror Alerts

By Laura Sahrama | February 26, 2003

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security held the press conference that launched a thousand duct tape jokes.

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Opinion

Rational choice in deterrence of Iraq

By Alec Solotorovsky | February 25, 2003

Speaking in Kennesaw, Georgia, last week, President Bush said that in dealing with Iraq, "trusting in the sanity and restraint of Saddam Hussein is not an option." More simply, America cannot tolerate Hussein's possession of weapons of mass destruction, because Hussein does not obey normal rules of deterrence. Such is the conventional wisdom of the Bush administration, as well as its primary justification for war.

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Opinion

Cleaning up elections

By Amey Adkins | February 25, 2003

Disappointment. There is no other term that can better describe my feelings toward this year's election process and student self-governance here at the University, specifically concerning the upcoming run-off election for Student Council president.

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Opinion

Student Council President Run-Off

By Ed Hallen | February 25, 2003

1. What are your qualifications for the position of Student Council president? What have you done for Council and the University? Having served on Student Council for three years as a representative and Chairman of the Race and Ethnic Affairs Committee, I have the experience and vision necessary to represent student concerns.

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Opinion

No innocents in Council controversy

By Joe Schilling | February 25, 2003

The election for Student Council president usually draws the most attention during spring elections.

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Opinion

Student Council President Run-Off

By Daisy Lundy | February 25, 2003

1. What are your qualifications for the position of Student Council president? What have you done for Council and the University? My leadership experiences at the University are not limited to just one specific organization, but rather a diverse array of activities.

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Opinion

Abstinence or ignorance?

By Patrick Harvey | February 24, 2003

President Bush is now trying to put a U-turn on the sexual revolution by planing to increase spending on abstinence-only programs by $60 million this year.

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Opinion

Unprofessional interest overlap

By Masha Herbst | February 24, 2003

MOST PEOPLE know that newspapers are supposed to present the news in an unbiased manner. When it comes to the News page, conflict of interest rules are pretty easy to understand.

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Opinion

No issues to run on

By Blair Reeves | February 24, 2003

Elections are over, and Student Council now has a new set of representatives and following this week's run-off election will have a new president.

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Opinion

Reuniting the United Nations

By Daniel Bagley | February 24, 2003

I RECENTLY heard a quote from President George W. H. Bush's Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Jed Babbin, "Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without an accordion." As much as we can all appreciate a good joke about France, this sort of idea is exactly what is plaguing the world at the moment.