Opinion

Keep religion out of University research

Published February 27, 2004

In the Feb. 17 Science Times section of The New York Times, Woo Suk Hwang and Shin Yong Moon, the South Korean researchers who recently cloned human embryos for stem cell research, were interviewed about...

Reciprocity agreement should change

Published February 26, 2004

Many legislators are concerned about the unfairness of a situation in which Minnesota residents must pay more than Wisconsin students to attend the University.

Was Dean too friendy? Kerry’s stilted manner might just pay off in the primaries

Published February 26, 2004

Accessibility carries the stink of defeat of late, a notion that might seem at odds with standard political campaign strategy. After all, free press is free publicity. But recent Democratic candidate behavior...

Nader provides valuable voice

Published February 26, 2004

If we desire a robust democracy and full participation, we must ensure every election has significant meaning for all Americans.

The Academy Awards: Good looks and/or a prolific career

Published February 26, 2004

It's that time of the year: Academy Awards season, once again, has swept the country with its multiple controversies and feuding politicians by simply showing a pretty face in a designer outfit with a...

Rep addresses pursuit of perfection

Published February 26, 2004

Readers should expect accurate reporting from the Daily, even though it is run by students.

Conservatives call for nuclear power

Published February 26, 2004

The left is absolutely fanatical about the environment. Its relentless obsession with environmental concerns almost seems to trump that of national security. Liberal politicians bemoan the need to "improve...

Hold weapons dealers accountable

Published February 25, 2004

A proposed act would release dealers from civil liability for negligent gun sales.

Preserving the sanctity of marriage

Published February 24, 2004

Marriage, as Americans have known it for centuries, is on the verge of extinction.

Driving the cycle of violence

Published February 23, 2004

Every day thousands of Palestinians make their way from Gaza to Israel looking for work. The rampant corruption in the Palestinian Authority - whose chairman has become a multimillionaire while his people...