Monday, April 27

Extremists target legitimate research

Animal rights activists have long demonstrated on campus, registering their opposition to the use of animals in legitimate research that benefits society. These demonstrations most often take the form of chanting, pickets and the like ““ a common scene at a university that values the free exchange of ideas. Read more...


Walking a mile in a pre-med's shoes

I can get a pretty mean bonfire going. It requires perseverance, but the efforts are justified, especially when you can toss in standardized-test-prep books and watch the flames engulf them mercilessly. Read more...





Help preserve our planet

The world we live in is changing rapidly, and we can no longer approach these challenges alone. The tribulations we face are increasingly interdependent and old paradigms no longer apply. Read more...


Male educational issues deserve attention

Katie Strickland thinks being concerned about boys’ educational problems means one doesn’t want girls to succeed (“Smart women must be stopped!”, July 24). I beg to differ; boys matter too and our neglect of their issues has resulted in serious adverse effects on society. Read more...