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Setting up and making Me, Inc. work for you
by: Meighan Doherty - printed on 11-07-2001
I have discovered a disturbing trend among seniors here at UP: we have no idea what we want to do next year! When we were seniors in high school the decision for us was simpler - college or a job. Now we must decide what our four years here on the bluff have prepared us to do with our lives. Sure we say we are a nursing/business/biology/social work/theology/theatre or whatever major. But what does that mean for our lives? If you haven?t noticed, the economy and the job market are pretty darn pathetic right now.
The Equal Rights Amendment: Why women are still not full citizens
by: Cassie Terry - printed on 09-25-2002
Some questions on citizenship: are you a native-born American (not a green card holder)? Is your criminal record free of felonies? Can you vote? Can you run for office? Can you sue or be sued? Are you male? If you answered no to any of these questions, your rights are not being protected by the constitution. Yes, that is right, girls. The law of the land does not afford you equal rights. In fact, the only women’s right formally protected by the constitution is your right to vote. Only recently has the law recognized a woman’s right to equal protection.
UP's Own African Giant
by: Teresa Abbene - printed on 01-31-2001
At first glance, he is an intimidating tower, hovering over you at an impressive 6 feet 8 inches. This looming impression is swiftly shattered by a disarming and warmhearted smile. His name is Ghislain-Giles Sema or “Sema” for short. Sema’s mild manner contradicts his imposing exterior, though he is no softy. He is presently a forward on the UP men’s basketball team and when asked a question, he is nothing but forthright and direct in his answers.
A unique student shares her global perspective
by: Christy Scheuer - printed on 01-23-2002
"What do you mean, 'crazy'" Asima laughs at my word choice, and then pelts me with questions about the incongruities of American diction and slang. "You say 'crazy' and it means so many different things. Also, 'slick.' What does that mean? None of these words mean the same here as they did in my English classes. Like 'cool' ? people don't use it to mean cold!" She looks at me inquisitively, automatically adjusting her cranberry colored headscarf, and then her face erupts into a smile.
Recognize the beauty that surrounds you
by: Meghan Molenda - printed on 11-07-2001
We are all Oregonians at the moment. I realize that this may not seem to be the case for many of us, myself included, because many University of Portland students are from out of the state, or out of the country. Right now, however, we all have something in common, no matter where we are from or where we might be heading: we are here on the west coast in one of the most beautiful cities in the country, Portland, Oregon.
New York Attack causes mixed emotions
by: Meighan Doherty - printed on 09-26-2001
Photographs capture moments in time unlike any other artistic medium. Throughout history there have been many images that have spoken volumes about memorable events from the past, such as photographs from the Great Depression, Watts, Columbine, and the Oklahoma City bombing.
The photographs from the recent attacks on America are no different from any other historical photographs in that the images one sees in those pictures will leave a lasting impression on us for years to come.