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Government is my passion. Where some people have posters in their rooms of "Reservoir Dogs," I have the Northwest Ordinance. I voluntarily purchase books about federalism. And, I'm not afraid to admit it - I have a heterosexual man-crush on James Madison, the father of the Constitution. It's hard not to admire a government which, […]

Why is it that every time I get an eyeful of the newest tactic or propaganda to alert the public to the fact we're mired in a "war of lies" in Iraq, I'm reminded of liberals' inability to adapt to a situation? Case in point - Cindy Sheehan.The woman, who only weeks ago was camped […]

Starting this week, UR joins a growing number of colleges and universities that have begun to consider the connection between dining hall options and animal suffering. Along with George Washington University, Marist College and Vassar College, UR no longer uses "battery cage" eggs in any food prepared on campus. The move was prompted by UR […]

Editorial encourages dialogueI read with interest your thoughtful editorial entitled "Funding Needed" in the Sept. 15 issue of the CT. The editorial commended improvements that might be made in Wilson Commons.We have begun a process of strategic planning at UR that ultimately will involve each school and include a master facilities plan. One of the […]

As he walked out of his office, I couldn't help but notice the friendly and smiling face that welcomed me - a mere student. His firm handshake and cordial greeting made me feel at complete ease in the mysterious, yet surprisingly quaint, Office of the President. Since taking the helm on July 1, newly appointed […]

Hey you, average male student over there! See that girl standing in the Pit? Well, take a good look and think about how over 50 years ago there was no scoping of the chicks on this campus. That girl wouldn't even be standing there in the first place because the Pit didn't exist - Wilson […]

I think my adoration for the coming of fall can be expressed in a brief excerpt from Emily Bronte's beautiful poem "Fall, leaves, fall." She writes, "Every leaf speaks bliss to me. Fluttering from the autumn tree." That truly sums up my love for this wonderful season. I love the changing colors of the leaves, […]

On Monday, Students' Association Senate voted to draft a letter that encourages the administration to coordinate fundraising efforts with those of students. Although money is currently the preferred means of aiding relief efforts, UR's response to Hurricane Katrina should be seen in the framework of an academic institution, not as a private corporation.Since students have […]

Recent UR Security reports have drawn attention to student safety. The perpetrators in these incidents are students from area colleges, a group that hasn't traditionally caused serious problems. These incidents range from harassing students in parking lots to instigating fights on the Fraternity Quad.Inviting guests should be strongly encouraged. The university acts as a pillar […]

By Jessica StollCampus Times StaffI think the bumper sticker that annoys me the most has to be "America - Love It or Leave It." Not coincidentally, my favorite protest chant - aside from the March for Women's Lives classic "2, 4, 6, 8, don't like it don't ejaculate" - is "This is what democracy looks […]