Opinion

Workers lose more under bargaining than under original U proposal

Published November 18, 2003

Several weeks ago, I lamented that as one of its fair-share workers, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3800 refused me the right to vote on the contract - along with...

Confronting America’s colonial past and present

Published November 18, 2003

I have always heard there are pockets of news and news realities that fly way under our collective radar screen. It took a trip through the Southwest last week for me to understand firsthand that there...

Learning too late elderly health-care changes

Published November 18, 2003

The last day of my grandfather's life was supposed to be the first day of his new job delivering newspapers for the Ottumwa Courier. He died of a heart attack in the middle of the night Nov. 3 - right...

Project Lighthouse should focus on unfair over-occupancy law

Published November 17, 2003

Recently, the Minnesota Student Association passed Project Lighthouse, which includes several resolutions that attempt to address the housing situation around campus. Unfortunately, in addition to being...

Slow times help sports fans appreciate the better times ahead

Published November 17, 2003

It comes back every year like flu season, or an incredibly boring NBA finals or "A Christmas Story" 18 zillion times on TNT. (I'm starting to wish Ralphie would just go ahead and shoot his stupid eye out.)...

Disagreement and clarification do not constitute hate speech

Published November 17, 2003

In recent weeks, the Daily has printed various articles centered around the controversy of homosexuality and Christian beliefs. I have read these with interest, not only as a student on campus, but as...

Dilation and extraction is the safest late-term abortion procedure

Published November 14, 2003

I would like to address some of the supposed "truths" about dilation and extraction Laura Watkins wrote about in her Monday column. Having an abortion is a serious decision women do not make lightly. It...

Over-occupancy issue result of political spin

Published November 14, 2003

As a Minneapolis taxpayer, former Dinkytown area resident and proud University alumnus, I am upset with information disseminated about housing over-occupancy for purely political reasons. Also, I am disappointed...

New management at The Melrose is responsive to student-tenant needs

Published November 14, 2003

Living off campus moves students one step closer to life after college, aka "the real world." Everyone has heard the horrible roommate stories, landlord misdoings and that "some students say pricey housing...

Darwinian evolution theory deserves critical analysis

Published November 13, 2003

Evolution is a hot-button issue right now, as new science standards are being developed for Minnesota's K-12 education. If you've taken high school or college biology, you've probably been exposed to a...