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On the Democrats
ANDY CASHMAN, CONTRIBUTOR
Since the devastating Democratic defeat in November, many people
have been discussing the future of the Democratic Party. Last semester,
Todd Buell's column discussed the need for the Democrats to move
ideologically right. [read
the article]
An "Eminem Generation"
TODD BUELL, COLUMNIST
Two years ago, conservative columnist George Will spoke at Bowdoin.
His speech was memorable both for the audience's misinformed questions
and Will's patronizing responses. I recall that one questioner sardonically
addressed Will as "Mr. Pulitzer Prize winner." This student
then labeled our generation the "Eminem generation" and
proclaimed that we would repudiate conservatism. [read
the article]
Equating Saddam with Osama
KATHERINE CRANE, COLUMNIST
On the face of it, Colin Powell's presentation to the U.N. on Wednesday
might look like a moderate success. General Powell is much more
popular in Europe than anyone else in the Bush Administration, and
although his list of evidence against Iraq included nothing particularly
unexpected, he did provide enough accumulated detail to show that
Iraq is not cooperating with U.N. inspectors. [read
the article]
Latest anti-drug commercials are failed propaganda
BEN KREIDER, COLUMNIST
Anyone who has watched television in the last year has probably
seen some of the latest anti-drug commercials. The commercials,
some of which aired during the past two Super Bowls, imply that
drug money funds terrorism. While these ads were created with the
intention to decrease U.S. drug use, they are so ridiculous that
they conjure up images of those failed ads featuring fried eggs.
[read the article]
So where's the smoking gun?
BRYANT ANTHONY RICH, CONTRIBUTOR
In the wake of the tragedy of 9/11, Americans' sense of place in
this world is increasing in complexity. Homeland defense has become
a top priority for the nation, and rightfully so. No longer can
Americans ignore that fact that there are capable terrorist organizations
in existence with a penchant for taking innocent lives. [read
the article]
No Hall for Pete Rose
JAMES BAUMBERGER, COLUMNIST
When evaluating a player's performance, we can and should take into
consideration behavior that directly affects the integrity of the
game itself. [read the article]
Just say nay to PDA
KARA OPPENHEIM, COLUMNIST
So let's assume that one of the hypothetical pickups I discussed
last week works for you. You got the in, had a sleepover, wrote
a few emails, had a couple of meals, and are now madly in love.
Or, you are still at that party and can't seem to make it back to
your room. In either case you may be tempted to engage in some public
displays of affection. Don't. In talking about such a crude subject,
there is no nice way to say it: PDA IS NOT OKAY. [read
the article]
Bowdoin laxity a laxative?
JASON LONG, COLUMNIST
As my girlfriend pointed out to me the other night, "If we
are rebuilding the chapel stone by stone, why can't we get some
409 and wipe off the stain on the polar bear's butt?" It looks
like the poor thing had the nacho cheese at Moulton. [read
the article]
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The price of smaller classes
The CEP must realize the double-edged nature
of its proposal and come to a satisfactory resolution before going
through with the reduction. Taking into account the College's economic
problems and the imminent layoffs of 30 employees, the CEP and its
proposal have an uphill battle ahead. [read
the editorial]
Layoffs are not so easy to avoid
Despite the fact that I write a weekly column for
the Orient, I have never written a letter to the editors. If I were
to write a letter, as I am now, I would have at least some knowledge
about the topic upon which I chose write. This is in severe contrast
to the two gentlemen who wrote letters last week regarding the schools
decision to lay off people. [read
the letter]
V-Day: a world without violence
This coming Valentine's Day, the V-Day organization
would like to encourage members of the Bowdoin community to spread
their love to women around the world who have been victims of violence.
V-Day stands not only for Valentine, but also for Vagina, anti-Violence,
and most importantly, Victory. [read
the letter]
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