By Trisha Ranney In response to Maegan Carberry’s column regarding student athletes (“Athletes play vital role in creating university pride,” Viewpoint, May 11), I believe Carberry is overlooking one of the reasons that some students have a disdain for student athletes. Read more...
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May 15, 9:00 pm
Athletes only deserve as much respect as they show
Opinion
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May 14, 9:00 pm
Conservatives ignore plight of minorities, poor
Now that the roiling suspense of the presidential primaries is far behind us, a hush falls over the country, a hush which says, “Can we just get to November already and elect one of these epsilons so we don’t have to see them both on TV at the same time anymore?” I figured this interim would be the perfect time to warn you about a philosophy you may have heard a little about already, but which will be hammered into your head like a railroad spike as the election approaches. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
Participating in activities builds character
By Ryan Bulatao Imagine yourself at a tryout for a competitive basketball team. You are standing in line waiting to perform the drills that the coach will use to determine which players make the team and which go home. Read more...
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May 14, 9:00 pm
Palestinians still oppressed despite peace talks’ progress
By Natalie Sweiss One of my best friends, Nawal, lived in America until she was eight years old, and she moved to Beiteen, a city about 15 miles away from Jerusalem. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
Speaks Out
More and more students are getting their educations via the Internet. Do you think online colleges are a good idea? NAME: Sud Doss YEAR: Fourth-year MAJOR: Microbiology and molecular genetics "You can get certain things out of an online class or tutorial, but there’s nothing like one-on-one contact with a professor." NAME: Brent Henrikson YEAR: First-year MAJOR: Electrical engineering "I think that as long as they’re credible that they’re fine. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
Athletes play vital role in creating university pride
Our men’s volleyball team just won its 18th national championship in 22 appearances last weekend, while other schools strive every day in practice for the opportunity to appear in even one. Read more...
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May 11, 9:00 pm
Clothes speak louder than words
Yo, yo wassup y’all? OK, many of you may be wondering if this is how I usually communicate. Not because the words themselves are funny, but because they sound funny coming out of my mouth. Read more...