The University News

Moving on is tough to do for politicians

John Witt • October 5, 2007

Republicans in the United States Senate recently proposed an amendment condemning the Moveon.org advertisement that accused General David Petraeus, commander of coalition troops in Iraq, of betraying his country and cooking the books for the White House. The accusations in this ad were baseless and a direct attempt to question the integrity of one of America's most respected and distinguished generals.

In the U.S.A., strength comes through unity

Brett Kostrzewski • October 5, 2007

As the sixth-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks came and went, I took some time to look back at how much has happened since then. I watched the video of the towers crashing down and was reminded of that morning in grade school when my principal came into our room and informed us that a plane had just crashed into the World Trade Center in New York.

Facebook friction

Editorial Board • October 5, 2007

Much media attention has been given lately to the Internet darling Facebook. Potential offers from technology giants Microsoft and Google rate the value of Facebook at over $10 billion. The estimated 200,000 new Facebook members added each day dwarf, in significance, the staggering sum that companies would pay for a minority stake in Facebook.

Hitchin’ a ride

Editorial Board • October 5, 2007

It is never too early to begin planning trips home for the holidays. Though Thanksgiving seems far off, and Christmas is an eternity away, Fall Break is fast approaching and going home for the holiday may be difficult for those who depend on airlines. According to recent government statistics, airlines had their worst August in 13 years regarding late departures from airports around the country.

Safety first

Editorial Board • October 5, 2007

The Saint Louis University campus is an ever-expanding, ever-changing entity. As the campus continues to grow and evolve, one of the most important aspects that must also continue to expand and change is the security on and around campus. The Department of Public Safety recently wished farewell to longtime leader Jack Titone, who had helped to secure the SLU campus and make it a much safer place to live and learn.

U.N. goes green, but America is polluted

Brian Laczko • September 28, 2007

Remember 2003? What a whimsical time it was. Dictators were removed from power, missions were accomplished and, according to our government, the U.N. was a relic-slow to rise to the occasion and face the problem at hand in today's day and age. I remember it like it was yesterday: The U.

Giving credibility to the enemy

Samiksha Tarun • September 28, 2007

I almost fell off of the treadmill at the Simon Rec center when I saw what was on CNN: the president of Iran giving a speech in none other than our beloved New York City. The person who is anti-United States was speaking in the United States. The person who denies that Israel, a strong US ally, should exist was speaking in the United States.

Beatnik of the heart

Roberta Singer • September 28, 2007

Allen Ginsberg was with me in Washington. Allen Ginsberg was with me in Washington where I lived briefly under the banner of white-block government buildings. Allen Ginsberg was with me in Washington where I lay awake for months in cold dormitories, possessed with visions of highway voyages across America.

What is a four-letter word for ‘I give up’?

Andrew C. Emmerich • September 28, 2007

I try to do the crossword puzzle, I really do, but I just can't seem to catch the fun-loving spirit of word games. I have decided, in fact, that I hate word games. Owning a thesaurus and making good use of dictionary websites helps me find the precise words I'm looking for, but I don't need to do no stinkin' word games.

Sounds of freedom

Editorial Board • September 28, 2007

"Land of the free, home of the brave" took on new meaning recently when Columbia University hosted Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The president of the Middle Eastern nation spoke at the university, dropping hints that the Holocaust was a lie, that the state of Israel should be abolished, that homosexuals do not exist and that women are not persecuted in Iran.

Homecoming blues

Editorial Board • September 28, 2007

What are you doing for Homecoming? If you attend Saint Louis University, chances are good that you won't be doing much. Although the Homecoming celebration is relatively new-certainly relative to the nearly century- old celebration at the University of Missouri-Columbia-the excitement levels surrounding the week are appallingly low.

Another side to ‘Jena Six’

Alisha Kirby • September 28, 2007

There are two sides to every story. The University News presents only one side of the controversial "Jena Six" issue in their Sept. 21 article and editorial. Many significant details of the incidents occurring in Jena, La. are absent from The University News' coverage of the story.