Assault reveals faults in W.E.B. Du Bois Library
By Nick Milano
November 18, 2009
Filed under Columns
It seems that everything at the University of Massachusetts has its bright spots and its many downsides. The W.E.B. DuBois Library is no exception. The tallest library in the United States boasts computers and studying spaces galore, but is not without its fair share of problems. In light of the recent...
Motown Man welcomes all
November 18, 2009
Filed under Columns
Benny Johnson approached about 20 drunken revelers dancing to rap music at a Lincoln Street house party late on a recent Thursday night. Once people recognized him the music was turned off and the requests poured in. “Motown Man, play a song!” Johnson quickly obliged, performing “Twist and...
‘Progress’ in India hurts the people
By Syed Akhtar
November 18, 2009
Filed under Columns
The Indian sub-continent over the past few years has seen some bloody battles – not the type of battles seen in Iraq and Afghanistan, where foreign military is engaged in a country. The battles in the sub-continent are between its own people, whether it’s Sri Lankan government and military fighting...
Letters to the Editor: November 18
November 18, 2009
Filed under Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Every day I eat at least one meal in the campus center. If I purchase a meal, drink, maybe a piece of fruit or bag of chips, there is no way to do this without a tray. So, I put things down because I can’t hold all of it. I’m also not about to wait in those long lunch-time lines twice. Many...
Discussing Islam after Fort Hood
By Subhan Tariq
November 17, 2009
Filed under Columns
I remember sitting at a table filled with people when I got a text from CNN. It read, “CNN Breaking News – At least seven people killed and 12 wounded in a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, a Pentagon official says.” At that moment, I remember reading the text message and saying, “Please God,...
How much do professors care about speech?
November 17, 2009
Filed under Columns
Freedom of speech gained the support of a surprising group of people last week – the University of Massachusetts faculty. I say surprising because in my three years at UMass, this is the first time I’ve seen our professors take such a vigorous public stand for the First Amendment. And apparently...
Getting over family during the holidays
By H.C. Wang
November 17, 2009
Filed under Columns
Can anyone believe that it is the middle of November already? With the air cool and dry and the colorful leaves swirling down from the treetops, it’s a little surprising that another semester is almost over. While I greatly lament that fact, the good news is that the holidays are right around the corner....
Khazei’s my man
By Dan Rahrig
November 16, 2009
Filed under Columns
Last Sunday the University of Massachusetts hosted a debate between the candidates aspiring to fill Ted Kennedy’s vacant Senate seat. As a registered Massachusetts voter, I decided to go hear the candidates speak so that I could make an informed decision in next month’s special election primary,...
Hope for us all
By Eric Magazu
November 16, 2009
Filed under Columns
One of the biggest philosophical issues, which divides most forms of political ideology, is the way we view human nature. Human nature is more fundamental to all areas of life than we might realize at first glance. By reassessing our views on this subject, we will begin to get a better picture of some...
Come together for Thanksgiving
By Matt Kushi
November 16, 2009
Filed under Columns
On Thursday of next week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Traditionally, it is the day to give thanks as the Pilgrims did way back in 1621. For college students, it means a short break before the final climb to finals week. For others, it means that winter is fast approaching. For some, the coming...
Cover your mouth and wash your hands
November 15, 2009
Filed under Columns
Quit coughing on me. I’m so serious. Within the past month, it seems as though a very lofty percentage of our campus community has come down with some kind of sickness. And regardless of whether it is of the seasonal or swine variety, all of it needs to end. Don’t look at my column like that....
Nancy Pelosi, Congress’s shining light
By Alex Perry
November 15, 2009
Filed under Columns
In the spirit of the historic transparency and bipartisanship that the current administration has given us, I wanted to spend some time focusing on how we got to this point as a country, by attributing our successes to all of the great work done by Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Her work has been...
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