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Trying to correct marijuana misconceptions
If ignorance was bliss, I'd probably be a lot happier. On the other hand, if ad hominem attacks, poor research, worse logic and out-of-context quotes constituted bliss, than Michael He would be floating even higher than the marijuana smokers he attempts to blast.In his article about the gubernatorial candidacy of Scott Jeffrey, He spends a […]
UR announces new center for diversity
The university unveiled a new center to combat the chronic and systematic underrepresentation of minorities in higher education last Saturday as one of its highlights during Meliora Weekend. After the ceremony, Earl Graves, a noted black business leader, gave a keynote address on the state of leadership in the black community.The center, named for Class […]
Administration, student committee drafts policy to deal with acts of intorlerance
A new policy has been drafted and will soon be made public in response to acts of intolerance prevalent last spring. There are plans to present the new policy for acts of intolerance to the UR Judicial Process Committee, students and faculty. "The university's legal counsel is taking one last look [at the policy], but, […]
Simon School dean announces upcoming resignation
Dean of the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration Charles Plosser announced on Oct. 1, 2002 his decision to step down as dean when his second term ends on June 30, 2003. Plosser has served as Dean of the Simon School for the past twelve years. This period includes two five year terms […]
Hubble director shares discoveries
As part of the Meliora Weekend celebration, the Physics and Astronomy Department invited guest speaker Steven Beckwith, director of the Hubble Space Telescope Science Institute, to speak on "Leadership in Space Technology."UR physics and astronomy professor Adam Frank introduced Beckwith to the audience. Frank explained the importance of infrared light in making discoveries. "Infrared light […]
Drug czar Bennett discusses education, drugs and culture
Former Secretary of Education Bill Bennett said in his speech on Saturday morning, "If we focus on failure, we get failure; if we focus on success, we get success."Bennett, a prominent voice on education, drugs and culture and the author or editor of more than a dozen books, spoke Saturday morning on "Leadership and Values" […]
Iraqi war economics too sketchy
War has always stimulated declining economies. It is for this reason that I, an economics major, support Bush's war efforts.In our time of economic decline, we must look to ourselves first. Let not our faade of brotherly love toward oppressed peoples fool you. It's all for our own good. After all, that's why we got […]
National labor relations unfair
In a country obssesed with national security the threat of terrorism and, domestic conflicts have been cast in a new light. The reach of this obssesion has no clear boundaries, which is perfect for the those in power because it allows them to make huge jumps in logic that would otherwise be easily recognized as […]
Turner speaks on leadership
This year's Meliora Weekend came to a close with a visit from Ted Turner, founder of CNN and Vice-Chairman of AOL-Time Warner. The speech was held at noon on Sunday in the Palestra.Audience turnout was high, with most of the seats in the Palestra filled. The majority of the crowd consisted of parents and faculty […]
Obituary: Danforth Dining
At last Thursday's Student Dinner Kick-off event for Meliora Weekend, I was struck by the lack of student attendance. Danforth looked the same as I remembered it, actually a little better with a fresh coat of paint and several new dining options. But throughout the entire night, the dining center was never more than half […]