Brother Ross rightfully protected by freedom of speechFortunately for "Brother Ross" he is protected by his American freedoms, and Todd Jeffreys' "issue with his version of Christianity theology and delivery"...
Wilson's column well-timed
Marlena's Wednesday column could not have come at a better time! I have had dyslexia for more than half my life and I do have many of the same problems you mentioned. I've...
In response to the Nov. 13 letter “Ban burning throughout Scott County,” I admit that I am one of the leaf burning culprits who doesn’t live within city limits. I live in a beautiful...
One-day voting works
In yesterday's editorial, Technician missed the facts. I can only assume this is from failure to conduct interviews and do proper research as a journalist should do.
It seems Technician...
Now that it has been reported that U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspected shooter in the Fort Hood attack, was a devout Muslim who supposedly shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire, we can...
During more than 30 years as a middle school counselor, one situation bothered me more than any other. I saw students sitting in the classroom unable to focus on learning because they were trying mentally...
Climate science is enormously complex, and irresponsible commentators like Patrick Buchanan (Oct. 17 Times column) hopelessly muddle the facts. Here are three red-flag arguments used by those who grossly...
The Louisiana Carpenters General Council, a carpenters' union, is protesting the contractor constructing a new extension on the PMAC, alleging the contractor is engaging in insurance fraud and using workers...
University should prioritize needs of current students
I have noticed a trend with the construction on campus in that the projects seem to take an awful long time to complete. As a freshman this did...
In defense of Red TerrorAs the Student Government official that has organized Red Terror this year, I want to address several things mentioned in yesterday's Viewpoint about Red Terror. First, the...
Do more to ease animal sufferingKudos to SPARC for advocating against cruelty ("No meat, please, we're vegans" March 22). Vegetarian eating is on the rise nationwide, and for good reasons. Today's massive...
Hamilton takes wrong message from WatchmenJoshua Hamilton's letter on March 19 showed a remarkable lack of understanding of the film Watchmen. He claims that the film supported rape because one of the...