"As a Roman Catholic I thank God for the heretics. Heresy is only another word for freedom of thought." Graham Greene author ... [more]
Political Face-Off
Delineating the 2000 candidate platforms Liam Brennan College Democrats
On January 20, the United States will once again witness one of its great ceremonial institutions. On that day, notwithstanding some immanent revolution, the country will witness the peaceful transfer of power from President Clinton to the still unchosen president-elect. From ... [more]
Political Face-Off
Delineating the 2000 candidate platforms Greg Kelly College Republicans
Prosperity, growth and opportunity have characterized the last eight years in our nation. These successes are attributed to no one party, but rather they are the result of bipartisan cooperation and interest in the American people. Yet there is nothing the ... [more]
Correcting lethal injection process error Stephen Carroll freshman
I am writing in reference to the viewpoint by Lauren Jiltoy in Wed., Sept. 8 issue of The Observer titled "Protesting death as punishment." Without getting into a long and drawn out argument on the death penalty I would like to ... [more]
A Basic Instinct Mike Connolly Editor In Chief
I had just climbed into my truck in the Walgreens parking lot on 31 and was about to start the engine when I heard a voice outside my door. I looked up and a man was standing just outside my window. ... [more]