Wednesday, December 3, 1997 LIFE: Difficult experiences provide wake-up call for us to realize our mortality, recognize our blessings This past holiday weekend, I’m sure everyone was chowing down on turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Read more...

Wednesday, December 3, 1997 SMOKE SCREEN: Proposal conceals country’s effort to distort historical factsBy Ardashes Kassakhian I would like to respond to Demir Barlas’s article, which appeared Nov. Read more...

Wednesday, December 3, 1997 U.S. must act for a change The issue of an apology for slavery and the long-term oppression of African Americans should be a no-brainer. Read more...

Wednesday, December 3, 1997 RELIGION: Government must protect every view equally, favoring none Recently in Alabama, Judge Roy Moore caused a legal ruckus that snowballed out of control, attracted nationwide attention and will most likely wind up going to the Supreme Court. Read more...

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Monday, December 1, 1997 The best times this year X-MAS: As the holidays approach, let’s recount all those unforgettable memories we can’t remember ‘Twas the week before finals and all through the school, The students were cramming except for that fool With the overgrown neck and the wrap-around glasses (Who hoped that, some day, he might write for the masses). Read more...

Monday, December 1, 1997 Warning label on ‘Ellen’ should not be questioned HOMOPHOBIA: Children’s education on gays comes from parents in due time By Dianna Hole I am writing in regards to Mike Hendrix’s article "Homophobia was label’s basis." I find it interesting that Hendrix should question the warning label on the "Ellen" show considering that the show does contain adult content and the issue of sexual orientation should not be introduced to children who do not even know what sex is all about. Read more...