Opinion

Opinion

Holding tax referendum will pay off

By Brian Cook | November 1, 2001

IF PEOPLE want to give their money to the government, we should let them. The proposed tax referendum for Northern Virginia has become the dominant theme in Virginia's gubernatorial campaign recently, with Mark Earley (R) coming out strongly opposed to the idea and Mark Warner (D) defending his support of the proposal. In the interest of fairness, even those opposed to the idea of raising taxes for Northern Virginia should allow the referendum to go ahead, to let the voters decide for themselves.

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Opinion

Sounding off on concert criticism

By Matt West | November 1, 2001

TUESDAY'S Cavalier Daily lead editorial ("Poor concert plan- ning") misses the mark when it criticizes PK German's planning of the Outkast concert at the University.

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Opinion

Pulling plug on campaign finance corporate logo

By Pallavi Guniganti | November 1, 2001

I HATE trashing fun ideas, but someone has to do it. Several people have suggested that politicians should physically wear the corporate logos of major campaign contributors.

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Opinion

Seek more Student Health specialists

By Elizabeth Managan | October 31, 2001

THE ANTHRAX scare has brought a new word into the American consciousness: Cipro. Even though most Americans are learning about its capabilities, they don't consider who will pay for those expensive prescriptions. Yet the question of how to provide adequate care at a reasonable cost arises every day and in mundane places like the University.

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Opinion

Condemn condescending Warner ads

By Seth Wood | October 31, 2001

WITH THE Virginia gubernatorial elections a mere six days away, both candidates are using every possible means of attracting people to their campaign.

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Opinion

Calling foul on Council's crowd control proposal

By Alex Rosemblat | October 31, 2001

BASKETBALL season starts this week. Those words are music to the ears of many University basketball fans.

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Opinion

Democrats provide poor party approach

By Bryan Maxwell | October 31, 2001

EVERYTHING has changed, politics included. It's hard to know what "politics as usual" might mean these days.

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Opinion

Training America to take off on railway system

By Preston Lloyd | October 30, 2001

IMAGINE being able to get home without taking a cab to Charlottesville Regional Airport, while getting home in as little as two-thirds of the time it would normally take, without spending the money required to fly.

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Opinion

Keeping Generation Y up to date

By Laura Sahrama | October 30, 2001

IT TRULY is a strange time to be alive. Our generation - the generation coming of age at the beginning of a new millennium - has witnessed all manner of stunning events take place in the last few years.

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Opinion

Online education opens world of problems

By Kevin James Wong | October 30, 2001

OFTEN, people make changes in the educational system because of what is referred to as modernization or changing with the times.

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Opinion

Praise NASA for reaching for the stars

By Becky Krystal | October 30, 2001

IN WHAT is now one of the most tumultuous and unsettling times in American history, no single citizen can escape the stinging reality of the war on terrorism.

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Opinion

Ignore political correctness when plotting course of war

By Alex Roosenburg | October 29, 2001

NOV. 17 marks the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This is a time of self-sacrifice, restraint and renewed devotion, similar to Lent in Christianity.

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Opinion

Assessing paper's coverage of Unocal investment issue

By Matthew Branson | October 29, 2001

FOR AT least seven months, The Cavalier Daily has been covering the complex issue of the University's ownership of Unocal stock, Unocal's activities in Burma and the conduct of Burma's government.

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Opinion

Islam approaches front of war against terrorism

By Anthony Dick | October 29, 2001

THE MILLIONS of loyal Americans who proudly call themselves Muslims today find themselves in an awkward position.

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Opinion

Keep tuition in check despite downturn

By Megan Moyer | October 29, 2001

ACOLLEGE education is the single most important investment one can make. A college degree means prestige, economic windfall and immensely increased career options.

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Opinion

Allot equal attention to improvements

By Austen Givens | October 29, 2001

FOLLOWING some 51 years of existence, New Cabell Hall is on its way down. A little over a week ago, the Board of Visitors voted to completely demolish New Cabell Hall.

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Opinion

Allow added time for UJC accusations

By Laura Parcells | October 26, 2001

IMAGINE this: You have been dating someone for a short while, and not long into the relationship, this individual begins to demonstrate abusive tendencies.

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Opinion

Cautioning against cash cow mindset of bookstore

By Harris Freier | October 26, 2001

THE UNIVERSITY Bookstore is considering what to do with its $50,000 surplus. The leading proposals, according to Student Council, are to donate this money to lighting and sound equipment for performing arts CIOs and a new van for the Student Escort Service.

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Opinion

Protesting overcrowding policies at parties

By Alex Rosemblat | October 26, 2001

THE FRATERNITY party, a classic college tradition and scene particularly here at the University, soon will be regulated even more tightly by the city of Charlottesville.

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Opinion

Caring for Greeks first...

By Joe McMurray | October 25, 2001

THE INTER-Fraternity Council decision to ban non-Greek organizations from renting out IFC houses has caused a stir in the community.