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Morals and facts manipulated in Middle East
George W. Bush did Ariel Sharon a big favor when he declared, with typical intellectual deliberation and subtlety, that the world was made up of good people in civilized countries and evildoers who resort to terror.The Israeli leader lustily seized the moment of moral absolutism, using the word terror numerous times in virtually every speech […]
Morals facts manipulated in Middle East
Just a short time ago, President Bush clearly articulated the following policy ? "Not only must terrorism be rooted out and destroyed, but the states which aid it must be ended." For a brief moment, America understood that nothing justifies terrorism, and more importantly, it understood what needed to be done about it. Now, as […]
Good fellows
Everyone who was here at UR can agree that last year's room draw was a disaster. Over the course of the last year, Residential Life has made strides toward streamlining the process and improving campus life. Granted, the lottery process was simpler this year because it has returned to its pre-freshman housing roots. However, Residential […]
Editorial Comic
Parking
Questionable voting
The new Students' Association Constitution being voted on is considered by many to be a much-needed update to an outdated document. Although much debate exists about how the new constitution was rushed to completion, this is unimportant to me.Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the way the new constitution is being voted into place. […]
Parking solutions
Unquestionably, parking is a major problem for returning UR students due to a limited number of spaces and the expensive cost of parking passes. There are, however, both short-term and long-term solutions to growing concerns. Parking permits, which can currently be paid for by cash, check or credit-card according to the reservation form, should also […]
1,300 votes cast toward ratifying new constitution
Voting began briskly Monday for the revamped Students' Association Constitution. While most of those who do choose to vote are in favor of the new document, senatorial opposition has only increased since the constitution was finalized and voting started. Constitutional committee members remain convinced, though, that the process is as fair as possible and many […]
Registering complaints
My education belongs to me. Sometimes, though, I need to keep a close eye on my education to make sure it doesn't go astray. This is especially important when it comes to class selection. So I spent an hour and a half in line, waiting to register for classes. I couldn't help but notice that […]
Alum, longtime university supporter Roger Lathan dies
Roger Lathan knew how to raise money, but more importantly, he knew how to make connections and friends at UR. UR lost its friend Lathan, 69, on April 8 after battling a long-term illness.At his death, Lathan held the title of vice president emeritus and special assistant to the President Thomas Jackson. "His unique ability […]
Security Update
Four steal microfridges, one suspect hides in riverSecurity officers went to the basement of Fairchild at 1:57 a.m., April 8, in response to a student security aide's report that a room appeared to have been broken into.En route, an officer encountered four individuals carrying two "microfridge" units in the tunnel, according to UR Security Investigator […]