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Julius K. Hunter

defaultuser January 19, 2007
Julius K. Hunter, Vice President for Community Relations since 2002, joined the University executive staff following an award-winning career in broadcast and print journalism that spanned for more than 40 years. Hunter's first writing job was as a producer, writer and announcer at KSLH, the radio station owned by the St.

Baghdad: Pull Out or Push Forward?

Cari Johns January 19, 2007
lly announced his plan in response to the situation in Iraq. Contrary to the recommendation of the bipartisan Iraq Study Report and many military advisors and, most importantly, public opinion, Bush intends to increase the amount of troops in Iraq by 21,500.

Hope for the Holidays

Andrew Emmerich December 7, 2006
When I woke up this morning, I felt the same as I have felt for the past month: tired. There is a trend to my mornings, and it is that I wake up, and merely want to go back to bed. I am beyond burnt out, I am now on auto-pilot, and I'm fairly confident that my plane is heading for a mountainside.

Who Killed the Electric Car?

Jessica Flier December 7, 2006
Imagine a world where people don't have to budget around gas prices, where the environment is not affected daily by harmful smog output from fossil fuel emissions, and where nations no longer need an excuse to go to war for oil. Surely we can imagine that world transpiring sometime in the future.

In Defense of the ‘Monologues’

Jessica Matistic November 30, 2006
This University, and others around the world, have a new group of young men and women in attendance every year. Many of these young women will fall victim to violence while in college. Young students may not fully understand what is normal or dysfunctional in a relationship.

Walk the Line

Meghan Townley November 30, 2006
Flight 781 from New York La Guardia to Chicago O'Hare International. Arrive two hours early. Check. No liquids in the carry-on. Check. Wait in security line for 45 minutes. Check. Remove shoes, belt and wallet. Check. Walk through metal detector. Check.

Remembering the Palestinian Catastrophe

Mark Chimel Ph.D. November 30, 2006
Yesterday, Nov. 29, marked the anniversary of 1947 United Nations General Assembly partition plan for Palestine. As the result of the deliberations of this body, historic Palestine, which had been under a British mandate, was divided into three parts. Two states were created, an Arab one, comprising 42 percent of the land, and a Jewish one, receiving 56 percent; the third part, the remaining 2 percent centered around Jerusalem and was under international governance.

A Sweat-Free University

Moira Gardner November 30, 2006
It's impossible to walk across campus without seeing a sweatshirt that proudly states "Saint Louis University" across the front, or a T-shirt bearing the grinning face of the Billiken. There's a good chance that as you read this, you are wearing SLU apparel.

Recognizing Myanmar

Erin McGinley November 30, 2006
Politics is a hot topic these days. We all seem to have something to say, but how often do you worry about jeopardizing your freedom when you voice your opinion? One woman did and she was sentenced to life in prison it. A teacher, mother, wife and political activist, Ma Kinh Kinh Leh was unjustly imprisoned by Myanmar's government seven years ago without much hope for release.

A Comment on Student Conduct

Meggie Fox April 20, 2006
A few weeks ago, a letter was published criticizing the transition of the Office of Judicial Affairs to the Office of Student Conduct (OSC). As I complete my second year as chief justice of the Student Conduct Board (SCB), I understand the frustration many students feel toward an office whose primary purpose is punishment.

Ms. Pamela & PETA

ROB GARTLAND April 20, 2006
Pamela Anderson, a major voice in the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) movement, has tackled many nefarious foes in her time. First, her unforgettable Casey Jean "C.J." Parker took on electric eels on the classic "Eel Ni?o" episode of Baywatch.

Athletes’ Actions Reflect on the University

Dan Herman April 20, 2006
The DNA tests came back negative, but two players on Duke University's lacrosse team have been charged with kidnapping and raping a stripper at a team party. The scandal has shocked the nation, and as media attention is focused on Durham, the problems for these two former athletes are just beginning.
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