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Editors’ Columns

Time to consider reprioritizing

Apr 23, 2009

It’s true what that “gamer-guy-who-has-more-friends-than-video-games” quote says: Sometimes the end gets you thinking about the beginning.

» Liz Monahan

So she can get a lyrical eruption …

Apr 23, 2009

If a person in a crowded grocery store came up to me and said, “Move bitch,” I’d probably punch him or her in the face. But, start blasting Ludacris’ song, “Move Bitch,” and there I am singing right along. I’m a hypocrite.

Columnists

» Alex Smith

A “Calvin”-ist take on life

Apr 16, 2009

“What on earth am I doing in here on this beautiful day? This is the only life I got!”

» Mike Padovano

Armenian genocide

Apr 16, 2009

“Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?”

» Jarrett Dieterle

The dangers of populism

Apr 9, 2009

During the last couple of weeks, our country seems to have fallen victim to an out-of-control populist bonfire.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: A disaster science success story

»By Chris Mason | May 28, 1:56 am ET

Christopher J. Mason, a recent graduate of the School of Continuing Studies’ Emergency Services Management and Disaster Science programs, writes that his experience with the program was positive, contrary to an April 16 article in The Collegian contending otherwise.

Letter: State of LGBTQ movement on campus

»By Concerned students, faculty and staff | Apr 24, 12:46 am ET

The University of Richmond has begun to take steps toward fostering a more inclusive community for sexual and gender minorities on campus.

Letter: A word from the business factory

»By Tom Arnold | Apr 16, 8:52 pm ET

Unlike other subjects, students generally do not arrive at college with any exposure to business, except possibly having worked at a job.

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Quote of the Week

“It’s not OK for a man to say or write something chauvinistic, but if Mystikal wants us to shake our asses, by God we can and we will!” — LIZ MONAHAN, assistant opinion editor.

Guest Submissions

What lies ahead

»By Katie Murray | Apr 23, 10:22 pm ET

When most people think about what waits for them down the road, they are filled with fear and anxiety. If you’ve ever wondered why most seniors hate being asked, “What are you doing after graduation?” the answer is simple.

Uncle Sam wants YOU to toke up!

»By Nick Mider | May 6, 11:28 pm ET

A national initiative is underway on college campuses to significantly reduce the penalties for marijuana use. Marijuana should be legalized for a number of reasons.

Life, lessons and liberté

»By Gina LeBlanc | May 20, 9:18 pm ET

This only scratches the surface of what values I’ll be taking with me when I leave Richmond next month.

To Harry Kalas, With Love

»By David Larter | Apr 23, 10:28 pm ET

Last week I learned that Harry Kalas, the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, passed away while preparing to call a Phillies victory over the Washington Nationals.

Defining the senior class … the 2009 edition

»By Allie Artur | Apr 23, 10:27 pm ET

My fellow graduates, as we reflect on the four years that were our college experience, I would like to take the time to highlight some key memories of our freshman year that only we, as seniors, could understand. Here’s to four more years!

The G-word

»By Yigit Aytan and Peter Minassain | Apr 23, 10:28 pm ET

Even though we have different views on the issue, neither of us thinks it is up to anyone, aside from Armenia and Turkey, to officially resolve this issue.

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