The University News

Debating Christian radicalism

Tim Wright • November 9, 2007

This is in response to a colleague's letter, Nathan Howard, regarding radical Christianity and Islam. Respectfully, his response to Pete Barron's letter is irrational. There is a difference between the "reason" why something occurs and the "excuse" for which it is justified.

Senseless civility code

Editorial Board • November 9, 2007

The diversity among professorial personalities dictates that both students and teachers will not always get along. However, creating a university-wide "civility code" is over-reaching and rather insulting-to everyone. Students are aware, or should be if they have made it to the collegiate level in their educational careers, of the basic manners and behaviors that are expected of them in a classroom.

Writers’ compensation

Editorial Board • November 9, 2007

The Writers' Guild of America is on strike. Rather than scream at TV screens in unabashed outrage, we fully support the scriptwriters in their quest for just monetary recognition for their work that they are not currently receiving. This is not to say that the Hollywood writers are near starvation, but rather that if a writer creates a genuine piece of individual and unique work, that writer should be recognized-in full-for that work.

Close ally found in Turkey … for now

George Caputa • November 9, 2007

As we enter the month of November and Turkey Day approaches, there is another turkey that you should be thinking about: Turkey, the country. Over the past couple of weeks, Turkey has been appearing in the headlines more and more. With all of this talk about Armenians and Kurds, Turkish troops, U.

Warming warning overrated

Brett Kostrzewski • November 9, 2007

Last year, Al Gore released his documentary, An Inconvenient Truth. This film warns us of the disastrous consequences of global warming, and it lays out the framework for what the film deems a necessary set of changes that would cost the world $553 trillion (according to one U.

Campus sustainability: Going green is possible with a group effort

Gina Meyer • November 9, 2007

According to our old friend Kermit the Frog, "it's not easy being green." However, as I learned at the Campus Sustainability Day on Oct. 25, and as I have realized over years of trying to be conscious of my impact on the environment, there are many little steps we can all take to make a difference.

Powerful words can ruin a Friday

Samiksha Tarun • November 9, 2007

Fridays are great, aren't they? Friday is the day I most look forward to during the week. On Fridays, I am done with classes at noon. I watch "Gilmore Girls," and then I go to Salsarita's. After dinner, I usually return to my dorm with The New York Times, USAToday, and The University News and read, read, read! I save The University News for last, since I always look forward to reading what my peers have written and to seeing my articles.

Doing the ‘Crocodile’ walk of shame

John Nolan • November 2, 2007

One of the inconveniences of the infamous "walk of shame" is that it absolutely does not matter what you did the night before. Even if you were just chilling with your friends and then crashed at their place, if it looks suspicious, everyone assumes the worst.

Radiohead’s Rainbows-direct to you?

Aaron LaPlante • November 2, 2007

Last week, Radiohead released its newest album In Rainbows. This was very unconventional, as the band released its record without the help of a record company. The band chose instead to release the album online in two forms. The more traditional way was offering a special-edition, jeweled CD case loaded with extras ,including a few songs only available in this package, for around $80.

Revisiting Rowling’s revelations

Cecily Erker • November 2, 2007

As Dumbledore said in the first book in the series, "The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should be treated with great caution." Yes; hopefully, we can?all?do much better. Clearly, Samiksha Tarun did not do her research for her article on J.K. Rowling's revelation of?Albus Dumbledore's homosexuality ("Albus Dumbledore's coming out calls for re-evaluating role models," Oct.

A new Maj-era

Editorial Board • November 2, 2007

The season has begun, and the feeling of possibility is spreading through campus faster than a box of doughnuts in Coach Majerus' office. Basketball season is upon us. For many students at Saint Louis University, the basketball season comes and goes without so much as a raised eyebrow, but times are changing.

Why the GOP must avoid Rudy

John Witt • November 2, 2007

As the 2008 presidential campaign heats up, Republicans throughout the country are faced with a difficult choice. They can nominate the candidate who seems to have the best chance to be elected president next year, but who will also alienate a major part of the party's political base and hurt other Republican candidates.