- The Daily Utah Chronicle

The Quixotic nature of American politics

By By Steve Coons • September 19, 2007

Whether mistaking one solitary windmill as the solution to the global energy crisis, or declaring war against steroids in an attempt to fight terrorism, the modern American politician inevitably bears a strong resemblance to Don Quixote de la Mancha. The difference is that Don Quixote was more than willing to simply blame a wizard for any misstep.

A view from abroad

By By Celeste Chaney • September 19, 2007

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Letter: Have you heard about the Duke lacrosse team?

September 19, 2007

Editor: I just read Nicholas Pappas's column "Stand up for the Jena six" (Sept. 14) and while it's a very good column, one little "fact" Pappas uses to outline the dichotomy of justice between black and white students is absolutely wrong. Pappas claims that the Duke lacrosse team "allegedly raped a prostitute and got away with it.

Letter: A message from a PR practitioner

By and • September 18, 2007

Editor: The article ("International textbooks: cheaper alternative?", Sept. 13) fails to mention the textbook options available within the United States. Publishers understand students' concerns about higher education costs and have responded by introducing options at a lower cost, including electronic books, loose-leaf editions, black-and-white editions, abbreviated texts, textbooks by the chapter and customized editions.

Primary elections are of primary importance

By By Anastasia Niedrich • September 18, 2007

I've volunteered on campaigns for both major political parties and numerous causes each year since I was 16. Up until the last primary election day, I maintained a certain level of faith in the fairness of the political process. I now realize that I was somewhat na've before my recent disillusionment.

Activities: Skateboarders and longboarders love the U

By By Jessica Dunn • September 18, 2007

Have you ever been arrested?for skateboarding? Tyler Soukup has. Soukup, a sophomore in biology, grew up in Ogden and would sometimes skateboard at Weber State University with his friends. People around the campus would harass the group and eventually police even arrested him, just for skateboarding.

Letter: Philosophizing from Vermont

By and • September 18, 2007

Editor: Regarding Steve Coons' comments about Vermont ("There's some trouble brewing in Vermont," Sept. 12), while reading them, all I could think of was something I learned studying the youth empowerment model of the Native Americans called "The Circle of Courage.

Rampton instrumental to U’s development

By and • September 18, 2007

A friend of the U has passed on. Cal Rampton, a three-term governor of the state of Utah, died Monday at the age of 93 after a battle with cancer. Although most students at the U might are not familiar with Rampton, we should mourn his passing to the same degree as his close friends: with fond thoughts for a man who did many great things for us.

Letter: Quit generalizing

By and • September 18, 2007

Editor: How disappointing it was to read Nicholas Pappas' column ("Married for power," Sept. 11). It's a shame that Pappas would use his talents to present a patchwork of hyperbole about Sen. Larry Craig's wife when the senator himself has offered up such a rich source of material to comment upon.

Cartoon: They beat who?

By and • September 18, 2007

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