Archive: Dec 2001
Mass porn e-mails insult my intelligence
Everyone I know who uses AOL, and a fair number of people who don't, have fallen prey to a fairly standard tech scam ? mass porn e-mails. Well, these e-mails are not only an insult to my intelligence, but most have been thought up by profoundly backward-thinking people.Like many other people, I don't like junk […]
Don't give Bush carte blanche to wage war
With the apparent trouncing of the Taliban at hand, voices within the Bush administration have already set their sights on expanding the "war on terror" to Iraq. The American people and Congress cannot allow administration hawks to corral them into a hasty assault that could increase bloodshed and create a diplomatic crisis. Iraq has not […]
UR preperation for life extends beyond the academic
We are writing today out of concern regarding sentiments like those expressed by Dan Bock in his editorial published on Nov. 1. Under the premises that the sole purpose of collegiate education is preparation for immediate employment and that so-called academic majors are usually inapplicable to the job market, Mr. Bock complains about the inadequacy […]
Letters to the Editor
As I take my normal dinner break at Douglass Dinning, like I often do, I noticed that the selections of food were very diverse. I was very pleased to see the Halal station that features different products that cater to the Muslim people on campus. In light of recent events involving nationality concerns toward Muslim […]
Editorial Observer
I was making small talk with my partner in chemistry lab and the inevitable question came up. "So ? uhh ? where are you from?" Since I'm from Utah, I thought it would be safer to start with the state and then try for the city if I got a positive response. "Actually, I'm from […]
Different Cloning
Advanced Cell Technologies in Worcester, Mass. recently announced that they have, by successfully implanting human DNA into an egg, cloned a human being in order to develop embryonic stem cells, which have the capability to develop into any kind of cell in the human body.We congratulate CEO Michael West and the employees of ACT for […]
Paying for Drinks
Many of us were skeptical about whether or not the pub was going to be built, since it is a year overdue. After more than two years of discussion and planning, it looks as though this pub will become a reality this spring.There is no doubt that this pub has potential to vastly improve student […]
Editorial Comic
Cloning
(11/29) Men's hoops slam to a hot 6-0 start
Team depth, a powerful inside game and veteran guards have helped the men's basketball team start the season 6-0.UR has dominated its opponents on the inside, outrebounding them 224-168. UR has outscored its opponents 250-130 in the paint and scored 33 more points on second chances, 86-53, than its opponents.UR's bench has outscored its opponents […]
Horoscopes
Sagittarius (Nov. 22?Dec 21) ? Very good things are approaching your horizons. Sit back and be patient, you won't benefit by trying to rush things.Capricorn (Dec. 22?Jan. 19) ? You may be feeling overwhelmed with work right now, but if you plan your time you can get everything done. Don't get discouraged, just keep plugging […]