Opinion

Unlikely pair of films addresses ‘illusion’

Published April 14, 2004

Truth is a complicated and elusive thing, and even more so when family is involved.

Let them serve time, not on death row

Published April 13, 2004

According to the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, approximately 88 percent of Minnesota's youth population is white - 12 percent is classified as "minority." Outside the Twin...

Bush camp elicits international distrust

Published April 12, 2004

Last weekend, I received an opportunity to participate in a conference in Dublin, Ireland - free of charge. On one particular night, I walked down a rather grimy street and chanced upon a shabby building...

United States must learn to choose its battles and land management strategies in foreign countries

Published April 12, 2004

The U.S. has dealt an imperialistic card to Iraq.

Transit strikers deserve a fair deal

Published April 12, 2004

Bus riders who blame drivers are overlooking the real problems.

Moderate gays and their friends need to go forward

Published April 12, 2004

Back in late February, Peter Jennings suggested on ABC News that separating straight marriage from gay civil unions might be a wise compromise, giving a half a loaf to each side in the controversy. A Star...

Crime prevention is the best way to keep University campuses safe, police chief says

Published April 12, 2004

Assistant Vice President for Public Safety and University Chief of Police I added chief of police responsibilities to my duties here at the University this last week, and I must object to The Minnesota...

A temp agency is not the way to go

Published April 9, 2004

I think I made more money playing nickel-poker than I did working at that blasted factory last summer.

What sports has become

by Nathan Hall
Published April 8, 2004

Last Monday morning, police in Durham, N.C., reported an industrial spill in which approximately 28,000 gallons of raw sewage overflowed into the streets because of a "grease blockage." Officials, insisting...

Transit strike harms those already struggling with employment; just look at Lake Street

Published April 8, 2004

The unemployment office on Lake Street in Minneapolis is called the Minnesota WorkForce Center. There is no need to remind the people who use its services that many of them are unemployed. The walk up...