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CNN's dangerous secrets

THREE short years ago, the Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, was widely referred to by the Conservative right as the Clinton News Network.


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The n-word: same negativity, new context

ALTHOUGH the new primetime series "Platinum" is breaking ground bringing the world of hip-hop into the mainstream television line-ups, the breaking down of television's traditional barriers may lead to the inclusion of some controversial dialogue as well.


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A facelift for frats

THIS WEEK an embarrassing incident at the University created yet another negative publicity situation for a Greek system that continues to strive for a positive image on Grounds.


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Adding sacrifice to the war equation

I'm not good with numbers. I figure, however, that if you were to come up with an equation to predict a nation's willingness to go to war, a proportion would be involved that would go something like this: The more the sacrifice entailed by war is spread out among a nation's populace, the less willing to go to war a nation's people will be.


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Backward liberalism

Even as the last major battle in Iraq came to a close with the surrender of Tikrit to American forces, thousands of protesters who proudly declare themselves "liberals" and "humanitarians" converged in cities around the globe to protest and advocate for a policy that is distinctly anti-liberal.


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Looking at a new affirmative action

Something important has been missing from the affirmative action debate ever since three white students filed suit against the University of Michigan in 1997 -- something that is dreadfully obvious yet has been ignored consistently by both sides.


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A more equitable tax code

Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Today, Americans are reminded of the unfortunate accuracy of Franklin's words as millions rush to file their personal income taxes.


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Reconstructing Iraq

LET THE real war begin. The image of Iraqi citizens (with the help of U. S. troops) tearing down the statue of the most evil and oppressive dictator of Iraq was surely inspiring.


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Oversexed feminisme...

LAST WEEK, a sexologist, Eric Garrison, hosted a question and answer session called the "G-Spot" for Health and Wellness week for anyone who wanted to learn anything about sex.


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Lighten up

"South Park" is a really funny show. Partly because of the bad animation, and partly because of Cartman's voice, but mostly because it pokes fun at every possible facet of human life. While we all make fun of one thing or another, hopefully most of us are guilty only of good-natured ribbing rather than making mean-spirited remarks.


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An unenforceable answer

OVER THE past several years, a number of instances of racial intolerance have been perceived by the Minority Rights Coalition and other like-minded individuals to require solutions involving drastic action by the Board of Visitors.


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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.