Sunday, August 9

In the news:

U.S. troops, not war, merit public support

Now that thousands of American troops have entered Iraq, the face of the war debate has changed. Americans must now show support for the country’s troops, not because they support the war, but because they appreciate the fact that fellow human beings are placing themselves in harm’s way for a war they might not fully support themselves or even understand. Read more...



Reform education, not exit exams

The Los Angeles Times recently reported that over 100,000 teenagers in the high school class of 2004 failed both sections of the new California High School Exit Exam at least twice, bringing into question the equity of such a test. Read more...



Popular opinion should guide democratic state

The New York Times recently commented that in the aftermath of the massive anti-war demonstrations across the world on Feb. 15, “there may still be two superpowers on the planet: the United States and world public opinion.” The demonstrations represented the opinions of the vast majority of people in the world, who in poll after poll have registered their overwhelming opposition to the potential war in Iraq. Read more...



Don’t stress, even though it’s tenth week

Stress and caffeine levels are at their all-time highs. Beach trips and social events are at their all-time lows. And our beautiful Powell Library has transformed itself into the infamous, overly packed, “Club Powell” (ID’s are required ““ VIP entry only after 10 p.m.). Read more...