Month: September 2003

By John Leung

I was on the LRT heading south last week, when I passed the 8 St. station. From time to time I stepped off the train at the Mac’s on the corner of 7 Ave. and 8 St. whenever I felt thirsty. Last week it was no different. However, when I went up to the drink… Continue reading Pepsi campus

By Stephane Massinon

It takes a special sort of politician to wreck months of progressive work with one untimely joke. Really, think about how hard it must be. The joke would have to be so bad that it threatened to cost millions of dollars in lost sales, threatened to lower already shaky confidence levels abroad and threatened to… Continue reading Klein’s controversial comment

By Michael Jankovic

On Tues., Sept. 23, American President George W. Bush entered the United Nations to ask for help in reconstructing Iraq. In his speech to the General Assembly he spoke of what had been accomplished by the mission. Amazingly he said, “nations are more secure because an ally of terror has fallen.” I call it amazing… Continue reading Bush’s Plea

By Jeff Townsend

I suppose this will come off as nothing but insulting–which maybe it is. However, I’m completely serious when I suggest I’m writing this for your own benefit. I am an alumnus but still come to campus regularly to volunteer. No longer being a full-time student, hence not being in the "right" mindset, the campus strikes… Continue reading Being conversational

By Andrew Reeson

On September 11, the Israeli cabinet threatened to “remove” Yasser Arafat, the President of the Palestinian Authority. Avi Dichyer, chief of Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, advocates Arafat’s death rather than his exile. Ehud Olmert, Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister, conceded assassination was an option. This week, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon backed off under… Continue reading Arafat difficult to pin down

By Adam McArthur

Perspective has a funny way of shaping everyday people and activities. While one might say the glass is half full, another says the contents of the glass are crushing the very ideals making their country great. Personally, I’ll have a Pilsner. Unopened. Last week saw our fearless federal representatives return for their fall session with… Continue reading Freedom vs. religion on “the Hill”