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Admin. not to blame for 47 layoffs

We are blaming the wrong people for the recent 47 layoffs. It is true that we have lost some fine members of our community due to budget cuts. These dedicated staff members may be impossible to truly replace once the current fiscal crisis is over and the University is once again enjoying the benefits of [...]

SGA’s worth bound up in students

It might be true. The Student Government Association might very well be worthless. Yet, after two-and-a-half years I have decided that if anyone is to blame for this apparent failing, in the end it can only be us — the student body electing its members. This is a complicated conclusion and you have to understand [...]

Deciding Saddam’s fate difficult

Iraqi Shiite Muslims are calling for the execution of Saddam Hussein. They are protesting in the streets of Baghdad, marching by the thousands to hold the former dictator accountable for his crimes. They are furious, rightly so, and demand that the man who oppressed them for so long pay dearly for their suffering. Their cries [...]

Bush uses speech for minor issues

George Bush devoted a solid chunk of his State of the Union address to bring the issue of drug use in sports to the forefront of American politics. He barely mentioned the collapse of his roadmap for peace in Israel nor did he unveil a plan to put the stalled process back on track. He [...]

Virginia Coalition

The students at the University don’t know what they missed Friday night. Yet Virginia Coalition brought enough energy and enthusiasm to the Georgia Theatre to blow the roof off of the old building and convert a legion of Athens fans. Winding down after the performance, lead vocalist/guitarist Steve Dawson described their unique brand of music [...]