I am one of the countless people constantly annoyed with the poor management of our school’s e-mail software. As a school nationally known for its computer science program, it is a complete disgrace that we have to undergo such treatment.…
Beyond Mardi Gras: The choice is ours
Tyler Middlestadt Mardi Gras weekend 2004 brought severe riots causing extensive damage and personal injury. I think we all agree that we do not want to see similar events in the future, and my hope is that this column can…
The discman strikes back
Discmans are back. Or did they ever leave? It has come to my attention that people have no shame walking with discman in hand around campus. Riding my bike to school on Friday, I had not one, but two discman…
IRA funding is important to students
Your front-page article on Thursday (Feb. 16) suggested that students are paying little attention to the upcoming IRA Fee Referendum, which is unfortunate because the stakes for students are high. A “yes” vote will make possible the continuation and expansion…
Tibet in an age of reason and enlightenment
It is good that the people of Tibet have been free of the Dalai Lama’s onerous brand of religious fanaticism for over 50 years. Thanks to the benevolence of the great nation of China and the heroism of the People’s…
Running? Walking? Crawling? Get out of the bike lane
If you can’t walk and chew gum, you might consider spitting it out and hanging up your cell too. In the same vein as Manuel Azevedo’s letter last Thursday about bicyclists slowing down, I would like to remind all you…
Conservatives are ignoring the real issues, lacking compassion
I would like to take the time to expound on my last letter regarding conservative political theory. In it, I stated that almost all conservative policy is derived in some way or another from the issues of responsibility and accountability.…
Media, mudslinging and the government
Jack Ingram Lately in the mainstream media (MSM), there has been talk about the vice president and some guy he shot in the face. But honestly, I have to ask: Was anyone really that surprised that our beloved vice president…
Don't call us 'Generation Apathy'
Brian Eller Apathy is the new buzzword used to describe our generation. Those using this term claim that as a generation of college students, we are selfish, greedy and self-centered. They say we live in a time that is individualistic,…
If the shoe, shirt, car or soda fits …
Jennette Ballas and Aliza Elbert Dilemma: I was watching the O.C. the other day and realized that all the characters were using Blackberry phones to communicate with one another. I have started to realize this is a prominent trend in…
The party in your pants is still on
Janice Edman So we’ve seen the articles. We’ve heard the news. We’ve opened the door to cops bearing pamphlets and hopeful smiles. We get it: The party is still over. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend this Feb.…