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Updates for March 12, 2010
OPINION: Time for change in ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
By: Molly Ferree, columnist
In President Obama’s State of the Union address, one of the many controversial topics that he talked about was the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. This policy, enacted under President Clinton 1993, says that officer…
U.S. should focus on defense policy, not deterrence
By: Jack Millman / Lantern columnist
The Cold War absurdity surrounding nuclear weapons has not completely faded. On Sunday, The New York Times reported that U.S. President Barack Obama was rethinking America’s nuclear policy. While Obama will alter some policies, he will continue to r…
Student performance – based evaluations punish good teachers as well as bad
By: Tanija Smoot
It’s no secret that American schools are failing its students. With 33 percent of American students dropping out of high school and American students trailing behind internationally in math and science, it is obvious that the education system is in …
Suggestions for better Oscars show
By: Brad Miller / Lantern columnist
I sat down in my recliner in front of a TV showing the Oscars, expecting to fall asleep within 15 minutes. That is what normally happens when I am confronted with those types of situations. It is my body’s natural defense mechanism against boredom. …
Guns on campus necessary for safety
By: Jerry Dunleavy
Letter to the editor
My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the recent violence on our campus. Events on our Ohio State campus over the last couple weeks — two alleged sexual assaults, one alleged physical assault, and now an alleged shooting resulting in t…
Summer questions need quick answers
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Gov. Rick Perry on Jan. 15 instructed institutions of higher education to submit plans by Feb. 15 for cutting 5 percent of state funding in the 2010-11 fiscal year. Chancellor Bruce Leslie sent a letter requesting an exemption from the potential cuts beca…
Ax vice chancellor position or raise taxes
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Last week, Chancellor Bruce Leslie proposed to Faculty Senate leaders that they choose between a pay raise for themselves for the 2010-11 academic year and increased tuition for students. Should they choose the raise, students will have to bear the burden…
Don’t sunset Ranger tradition
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The office of student life wants a mascot who can dress up in costume and drum up spirit at athletic events. Student Life Director Jorge Posadas has charged organizations with coming up with ideas for a suitable character. He shies away from a “rang…
Chatter: March 12
By: Arizona Daily Wildcat
A view from other college editorials
Be safe, have fun over Spring Break 1. If you’re going to do something embarrassing, don’t wear USC gear. We don’t need a repeat of “Borat.” 2. Don’t drink the (tape)worm, enough said. 3. Don’t get sunburned on yo…
Mailbag: March 12
By: Arizona Daily Wildcat
Popularity contested Finally, the popularity contest that is the ASUA senatorial race has concluded. Now my Facebook news feed can be saved from the constant “vote for (insert name here)” status updates and group invites. Once again, I can hea…
Schools should permit same-sex prom dates
By: Laura Donovan
A classmate told lesbian Constance McMillen that she ruined her senior year. A Mississippi school district canceled McMillen’s senior prom rather than allow her to take her girlfriend as a date and wear a tuxedo. The American Civil Liberties Union t…
Cartoon || March 12, 2010
By: Mark McLawhorn, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh5f0_3CeIQ…
