The University News

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.

Health nuts

Editorial Board • November 2, 2007

Keeping healthy can seem like a daunting task when the temperatures begin to drop and stress levels begin to rise, but personal health is of the utmost importance for students. Staying healthy involves more than simply visiting the Simon Rec and eating foods from Terra Ve.

Iran: Say no to another war

George Caputa • November 2, 2007

With all this talk about a possible war with Iran, I think that we forget that we are already fighting a war next door to Iran. It was a scary path that we started down in 2003 that led us to the mess we have today. But what exactly happened? Let's take a little stroll down memory lane and examine this war from its inception.

Colbert character confuses

Editorial Board • November 2, 2007

Stephen Colbert tried to run for president of the United States . in South Carolina, at least. Colbert, whose fame is constantly hitting new levels as he reaches out to his audience, is a man of two faces: the character and the real person. The problem with Colbert running for president is that the public has to decide which Colbert is running.

Considering the question of character

Allison Reilly • November 2, 2007

Crawling into bed at 3 in the morning the other night, I felt terribly confused. I was even more confused as to why I felt so confused. Things felt rearranged, but nothing looked out of place. Things lacked recognition, but nothing in my daily and weekly activities had changed.

Obama offers a lesson for everyone

Samiksha Tarun • November 2, 2007

Fired up? Fired up! Ready to go? Ready to go! Last Friday, Oct. 26, I attended Barack Obama's speech at Union Station. It was amazing! I felt as though I was part of something bigger than life. During the rally, Obama shared with everyone an anecdote worth sharing with our readers: Obama had promised a colleague that he would speak in her small town, in hopes of getting her endorsement for his presidential hopes.

All saints, all souls, all grandfathers … day

Andrew C. Emmerich • November 2, 2007

All Saints Day and All Souls Day begin the holiday season of giving thanks and remembering the birth of Jesus, but how many people truly pay attention to the meaning of both days? I certainly never gave them much thought. But, after realizing the true meaning of All Souls Day, I have reconsidered.

Dumbledore debate

Andrew Amelung • November 2, 2007

The commentary on Albus Dumbledore (Oct. 26) is a highly offensive piece that absolutely smacks of discrimination and hate. By stating that announcing one's homosexuality is akin to traumatizing a child for the rest of their lives, one cannot ignore how ignorant and hurtful this piece is.

DPS, no joking matter

Stephen K. Barnes • November 2, 2007

Now first and foremost here I want to say that I don't mean that in a sexist way. I am not distinguishing between men and women, I am distinguishing between children and adults. It's about time Kevin quit being a child and started acting like a Man. He thinks that DPS is a joke; well I think he's the joke, and not a very funny one.

College is an evil that must occasionally be escaped

Roberta Singer • October 26, 2007

Once, I ran away from college to go live in the woods. ? There was something about the staleness of the dormitories, the white-washed cinderblock and the mediocre wood cabinetry elevated eight stories above the ground that gnawed at me. It felt removed; from my window, I could see the expanse of the District?as a fury of red and orange November trees that rolled onward in waves toward Maryland.

Common sense is preferable weapon to guns

Anthony Cozad • October 26, 2007

On Friday, Oct. 12, The University News printed a commentary titled "Student Shopping List: GUN" written by a fellow Saint Louis University student. Figuring it would be an article retaliating against recent gun violence seen in schools, I read with interest.