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U.S. history of creating democracy poor
While the U.S. troops were busy organizing public relations stunts and securing the oil fields of Iraq a much greater event was occurring. 5,000 years worth of history was being looted from museums and historical sites throughout Iraq.The power of this is far more subtle than the toppling of any statue. This neglect for the […]
Quieting D-Day not a cure for stupidity
Originally, I was gonna bust that ditty out for you on Dandelion Day, replete with a top hat and cane, but word came down from above that my performance had been cancelled. Along with it, pretty much every other student group event that had once hailed proudly around campus on everyone's favorite Dandelion holiday.Indeed, this […]
Give diplomacy a chance
With the recent tension between the United States and Syria, some believe that President Bashar Assad's country could be the next target for U.S. invasion. While the option has undoubtedly been explored by Bush, "Operation Syria Freedom," is unlikely to take place.This is not because Syria has suddenly become an exemplary international citizen. On the […]
Speakers announced for commencement '03
This year's commencement podium will be graced by not one, but three graduation speakers - Myles Brand, John A. Williams and Kenneth Olden.All have connections to UR and all will be receiving honors. Williams and Olden will be receiving honorary degrees from UR.Brand - the current National Collegiate Athletic Association President and UR alumnus - […]
Life' a winner
Realizing the fact that this is going to be my last Campus Times article, I reminisced back to my freshman year. The day I had my two cents but didn't know where to put them, I was referred to the CT and from there began a four year relationship with this newspaper, starting from a […]
Mela rocks the house to a sold-out crowd
The Association for the Development of Interest in The Indian Subcontinent performed to a packed house this weekend, thrilling audiences with their 17th annual performance of Mela. One of the most highly anticipated cultural events on campus, Mela offered an entertaining combination of traditional Southeast Asian culture with a modern sense of humor.One of the […]
Even monkeys have to say goodbye
Nasser Al-QatamiI never knew that after I graduated from high school, that I would venture into college only to realize that being a part of the campus paper is more hectic than the academics. I still don't know why most of us CTers spend the majority of our week in this untidy basement newsroom when […]
Civic Tour features four strong performances
With four stellar performances, the Honda Civic Tour's recent stop at the Blue Cross Arena was the best deal to hit the Rochester area in months for only $23 per ticket for four action packed hours of punk-style entertainment.A self-proclaimed "cheap punk band from New York City," The Disasters' sound was non-distinctive and that of […]
Private rights
A hoard of uniformed offic- ers entered a building then scoured rooms seizing contraband. A scene from Iraq? No, a scene at a fraternity house before the holiday.Enforcement of sanctions caused the house raid, the administration will say - an alcohol violation.Soldiers risk their lives daily to give Iraqis what we hold dear - freedom […]
Sex & the CT
I am not sure if I have ever really given my girlfriend an orgasm. How can I tell if her orgasm is real? - "Did she?" in CrosbyThere is no way to truly be sure whether or not your girlfriend had an orgasm without asking her. While a man's climax is very evident, the presence […]