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Can Religion justify Terrorism?
by: Asima Ahmad - printed on 10-10-2001
Was the atrocity of September 11th following the repetitive theme that plays throughout history in different parts of the world? Based on the presumptions of the media, this act was committed by the Islamic world of terrorists. However, the networks are trying to make it clear that the war is against terrorism, not followers of Islam. United States citizens of all ages are becoming aware of the Arab world in a way that was never seen before in the history of U.
Corser advocates a true and lasting patriotism
by: Ben Corser - printed on 09-11-2002
A tattered and torn flag raised bravely above the discord as it triumphantly reached its peak between pieces of concrete and steel on the New York City streets. As a symbol of grievance and vitality, the banner waved proudly amid death and destruction.
ETA continues to terrorize Spain
by: Peter Eicker - printed on 02-02-2002
On September 11, 2001, a new word entered the American vocabulary. Before this, the word was really only used by news anchors and politicians to describe a far-away problem in a far-away land. This new word I speak of is terrorism. It is now on the tip of every American?s tongue, and it is the prime focus of the government?s actions. But before September 11 most Americans were basically oblivious to the existence of any form of terrorism within U.
“Don’t ask, don’t tell” an archaic notion
by: Emily Marie Dinges - printed on 03-28-2001
Discrimination. That’s an icky word. It is defined as “treatment based on class or category rather than individual merit.” Unfortunately, that’s exactly what the United States military is doing today: discriminating against gays and lesbians.
Before 1993, gays and lesbians were barred from serving in the military. President Clinton worked to change this and the compromise solution, “Don’t ask, don’t tell” was born.
Protecting Freedom
by: Celine Fitzmaurice - printed on 03-28-2001
My views on US military and foreign policy changed drastically one January day in 1989. I was travelling on a delegation to Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala with 20 students from my college and we woke up that morning in a hotel room in Guatemala City. After breakfast we boarded a bus and traveled through the Guatemalan countryside to the tiny village of Poaquil, San Jose where a series of “disappearances” had reportedly just taken place.
Who’s afraid of feminism?
by: Matt McAuliffe - printed on 09-25-2002
Feminism causes great fear. Just the mention of the word can send many people ducking for cover. Even more fear is caused when this word is spoken to males. We often respond in a variety of ways: laughter, disgust, and anger. Besides being fundamentally annoying to those who believe and profess feminism, I think this common response hurts men as well.