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Editorial: Militant approval
Many may have been surprised to learn that U. California-Berkeley, famous for its liberalism and anti-war sentiments, is actually one of California's most "military friendly" campuses, according to a recent poll conducted by G.I. Jobs magazine.
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Editorial: Gay marriage ruling-induced campaign a threat to judicial independence
Three Iowa Supreme Court justices who upheld marriage equality in last year's landmark ruling are now under threat. Bob Vander Plaats, fresh off a failed attempt to secure the Republican gubernatorial nomination, recently spoke out against retaining the three judges this November. Minnesota Gov.
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Editorial: Excessive drinking comes with consequences
Benjamin Harris, a U. Idaho senior and Sigma Nu member, died July 13 from alcohol poisoning on his “21 Run.” He was pronounced dead at approximately 3 a.m. the day after his birthday.
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Editorial: Because
Last week we made it known that we do, indeed, believe college is important. Here are just a couple reasons why you should go - or stay here. You will make more money.
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Editorial: Pawlenty’s pious hypocrisy
Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota’s governor, is crossing the nation in search for a presidential nomination, and he’s been trying to prove to the conservative base that he is, indeed, a conservative.
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Editorial: A long courtship
On Wednesday of last week, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker issued his ruling that Proposition 8, the amendment to the California constitution asserting that only marriages between one man and one woman were valid, was unconstitutional.
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Editorial: Uncooperative
On March 18, John Gibson, a UC Berkeley student and resident of Cloyne Court co-op overdosed on a "cocktail" of drugs and suffered irreparable brain damage. This incident is certainly saddening, but we find the reaction of co-op officials to be equally troubling.
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Column: SB 1070 and Prop. 8: Contradictory Responses?
Two unjust laws, two great opinions, two great starts on the path of "justice for all." As we know by now, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco has declared that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional because it violates key parts of the fourteenth amendment.
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Column: Accountability and Efficiency Should Be Priorities for ASUC
When I was a freshman in fall 2008, I was eager to explore the vibrant culture at UC Berkeley and the bustling streets of Downtown Berkeley. It was at Calapalooza where I joined numerous e-mail newsletters of groups I found interesting, including the ASUC.