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Racial preferences benefit all

As America enters a new era of race relations and challenges the thorny issue of affirmative action, especially at universities, the American public seems skeptical of the benefits of using race as a factor for admissions.


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Ignoring looks in Hollywood

Last week, on the hit reality show "American Idol," some rather surprising results ensued. Of the eight contestants featured, the two chosen to move on, Ruben Studdard and Kimberley Locke, were both black, overweight individuals. The anomaly was not in their skin color, but in the other aspects of their physical appearance.


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Unjustified attacks on Hoo Crew

As a second-year member of Hoo Crew, I would like to respond to the two columns published February 19 regarding our policies and actions at last Saturday's game (Alex Rosemblat's "Re-evaluationg Hoo Crew policy" and Kristen Brown's "Fixing U-Hall's camping flaws"). First of all, I would like to affirm that Hoo Crew's main goal is to provide the best possible camp-out situation for the most people, and we are always open to constructive criticism to make the experience even better.


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Justifiable canine lab

IT'S A SUNNY Saturday afternoon, and you have brought your youngest son to his older brother's little league game.You're all enjoying the day, when suddenly your son drops his hot dog and turns to you with a look of sheer terror and absolute panic.


Opinion

Reality TV bites

THIS WEEKEND'S treacherous snowfall had us trapped indoors for three days, and even though I tried to weather the storm with an outdoor football game and a house-filled fraternity get-together, I eventually gave in to my ominous twenty-seven inch boob tube.


Opinion

Little Belgium's big mistake

RECENTLY, the high court in the little country of Belgium made a very big ruling. The Supreme Court of Belgium made its decision about events which occurred in September 1982, in or near the refugee camps known as Sabra and Shatila, in the country of Lebanon.


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Fixing U-Hall camping flaws

I SPENT the majority of last week huddled under a sleeping bag, listening to the wind threaten to rip apart our tent and hoping the flashlight wouldn't burn out so I could get some work done.


Opinion

Don't deny endorsements

As University students begin casting their votes in spring elections today, one issue continues to cast a pall over this year's election process.


Opinion

Zero tolerance for Iraqi deceit

Since the passage of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1441 in November, the United States and President Bush have supported weapons inspections in Iraq with the understanding that if results weren't fast and direct, there would be serious consequences.


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