- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Shurtleff is Concealing the Truth About GunsShurtleff is Concealing the Truth About Guns

By By Harper, Shannon and By Harper, Shannon • October 9, 2002

As college students attend classes every day, they carry the bare necessities: Paper, pens, books and the occasional calculator and exam booklet. I am almost certain the majority of students at the U have never considered a concealed firearm a necessity for college education.

Risks of Acting Alone on Iraq

By and • October 8, 2002

Editor: In light of U.S. foreign policy's penchant for double-standards, the United States' notoriously arrogant claim to immunity regarding international law and its wholly unwelcome involvement and presence in the Middle East, anti-American sentiment is more pervasive than ever.

Real Empowerment

By and • October 8, 2002

Editor: In reading the Oct. 2 letter by Alicia Ingersoll, "Not Your Mother's Feminism," I couldn't help but be a little puzzled by the claim that women have to display their sexuality to obtain empowerment. I feel that clothing has little, if anything, to do with empowerment.

Let Free Speech Decide Issues

By and • October 8, 2002

Editor: The Oct. 7 letter to the editor, "Censorship Not All That Bad" uses an example that contradicts the actuality of the situation and the arguments that call for removing material from public schools that few, if any, would consider inappropriate. Jonathan Richardson tries to show how objectionable material can be forced on a person when it is unwarranted and undesired.

Minnesota Vikings Franchise Has Turned Into a Nightmare

By By Chris Bellamy and By Chris Bellamy • October 8, 2002

It may have taken until the fifth week of the season, but better late than never, right? Finally, it was the kind of week Vikings fans had been waiting for: Zero turnovers. Zero dropped passes. Zero penalties. They were practically perfect! And most importantly, after starting the season with four straight embarrassing losses, the Vikes didn't lose this week.

Letter to the Editor: Recycling-It’s Not About Cost

By By Dana Robison and By Dana Robison • October 7, 2002

Editor: I was thrilled to read the Oct. 1 article about ASUU's efforts to integrate the U campus in a cooperative recycling system, "Students Fight to Improve Recycling." Most of my efforts to incorporate recycling into everyday routine as a student and an employee of the U have been met with lukewarm enthusiasm at best and downright opposition at worst.

Letter to the Editor: Rethinking Iraq

By and • October 6, 2002

Editor: I applaud Sheena McFarland's Sept. 24 article, "Iraqi Student Opposes Bush's Invasion," and admire Hiba Al-Zahawi for sharing her experience of the Persian Gulf War, and for voicing her opposition to the Bush administration's push for a war. I was struck by Al-Zahawi's observation that "There doesn't seem to be much concern or reaction from the U.

Letter to the Editor: Censorship Not All That Bad

By and • October 6, 2002

Editor: I want to present an alternate view on the issue of censorship. Quite simply, I like it, up to a certain point. It provides services to me that I value. The core issues, as I see them, are the right of free speech and the right to be free of free speech.

Letter to the Editor: Not Your Mother’s Feminism

By By Alicia Ingersoll and By Alicia Ingersoll • October 1, 2002

Editor: The Sept. 26 letter by Stephen Bair, "Stop Dressing Like an Object," was very disturbing. His argument that women are treated like objects because they dress like objects is the same argument used by rapists who say that women ask to be raped. The women of Generation X were raised with Barbie dolls and Charlie's Angels.

Oh My Heck

By and • October 1, 2002

The St. Provo Girl signs autographs near the Union cafeteria as part of Oktoberfest activities.