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Nietzsche is Dead: The future is nothing to fear – fear only fear itself

By Matthew Albright
Opinion Editor
May 8, 2010

It's the end of the semester, and, for seniors, the headlong rush of finals is tinted in a yellowed hue of nostalgia.Their college careers are coming to a close. For many, it's the end to a whole lifetime...

Cancel the Apocalypse: Readers: Keep that hate mail coming – we need it

By Andrew Robertson
Columnist
May 8, 2010

Fellow students, distinguished faculty and devoted Daily Reveille readers, I have been bestowed with the great responsibility of being the opinion editor for next semester. And while the task will indeed...

Letters to the Editor

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May 5, 2010

Accusations of racism in Arizona bill unfoundedIn his Wednesday column, "Athletes should boycott Arizona," sports columnist Amos Morale defends his stance that this bill has racist roots and is unjust...

Eat Less, Learn More: Five years more realistic than board’s suggestion

By Matt Lousteau
Columnist
May 5, 2010

This semester, local media have featured countless headlines calling attention to budget cuts in several different areas of the University. The government and administration have apparently made the relief...

Our View: Student Government has presided over mediocre year

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May 5, 2010

As we look back on the past academic year, it's a time for reflection on what went wrong and what went right.One area where such an assessment is especially necessary is Student Government. As we look...

Age of Delightenment: Hollywood’s constant remaking of movies just plain lazy

By Sara Boyd
Columnist
May 4, 2010

Dear Hollywood, please come up with an original idea.I realize that's a lot to ask. As a Reveille columnist, I have to come up with original ideas for my column every week. It's a pain in the butt, but...

 

The Grumbling Hive: Expansion of offshore drilling is still necessary

By Nathan Shull
Columnist
May 4, 2010

Having spent countless hours on the ocean floor repairing leaks in pipelines and valves while rolling around in mud saturated with oil and distillates which cause chemical burns, I was not surprised to...

Press X to not die: Technology conglomerates battle for supremacy

By Adam Arinder
Columnist
May 4, 2010

When the term "technological conglomerate" has been mentioned recently, three contenders step into the ring.In one corner, we have Microsoft. Microsoft is definitely the senior contender in the group,...

The Devil’s Advocate: Start making love to math geeks before it’s too late

By Daniel Morgan
Columnist
May 4, 2010

For my final column as your Devil's Advocate, I'd like to make a point so counter-intuitive it goes against the double helix twisting the strings that control your decisions. Your genes don't usually lead...

Letter to the Editor: Water flouridation a real problem

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May 4, 2010

Imagine a substance that could increase your chances of bone cancer by 600 percent, a substance that if consumed over a period of time could lower your IQ by five to 10 points.  Imagine a substance...

Burns After Reading: Grade inflation causes intellectual menstruation

By Scott Burns
Columnist
May 4, 2010

American universities have long been considered breeding grounds for venereal diseases like syphilis and gonorrhea. But according to recent academic studies, there's a lethal new contagion spreading throughout...

Our View: ‘Dead week’ more a nice theory than a practice

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May 4, 2010

What do you call the five-day period at the end of every semester when students rush to finish up last-minute assignments, quizzes and projects? "Dead week" is the likely answer if you're a student. In...