by Heather Wahle
Columnist
To run the United States, one must undisputedly be a leader. How important
is it that the leader of our country be an awarded military hero? If the
candidate had serious doubts on the justification of the war, would you
rather they speak out, or stifle any feelings whatsoever for the sake
of good press? Does military experience guarantee leadership in the White
House? more >>
by Beth Ott
Student Government
The following is a true story. The names have been changed to protect
the innocent. I dare you, pick a campus office. Walk in the door and ask
for the person in charge (you know, the person whose door says “Director,”
or “Associate V.P.,” or maybe even “Vice President”).
I double-dare you!!! Ask to meet with this person. Betcha I know what’ll
happen. more >>
by Zoë Williams
Guest Columnist
Several days ago at a newsstand in Kansas, I learned the news I had been
expecting and dreading to hear for months. The Kobe Bryant case has been
dropped at the woman’s request after the court and the media butchered
her. more >>
by Joel Tagert
Columnist
Welcome to the Republican National Convention, where selfishness and
fear reign supreme, bolstered by lies, damn lies, and Fox News. Rudy Giuliani
started off the week by beating America over the head with the old 9/11
stick. It’s the now-routine Republican response to anything: whatever
they say, respond with 9/11. It’s meant less as a memorial than
a threat. Vote for us, or 9/11 will come again.
more >>
by Bryan Goodland
Columnist
War is an uncomfortable reality in today’s world. What happens
in a war zone is often something we as a civilized nation would like to
believe never occurs. But, unfortunately, it does. Take for instance the
recent atrocities perpetrated on the prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison.
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