A word to the streakers

By Maroon Editorial Staff / May 5, 2005

Scav Hunt is one of those times when students are prone to show off a little more than most might want to see. While the Maroon does not object to nudity in principle, we think it prudent to make some gentle suggestions for those who choose to bare all in public. The general rule of...

Prejudice against Asians is alive and well

By Gary Lee / May 5, 2005

Define “Asian”: An Asian is either a pre-med or an econ major; they like to have their own clubs and communities. They are generally smart and hardworking; that’s why they do well. Stereotypes are prevalent, and we frequently use them as if they conform to the people we see. As recent incidents on the airwaves...

Geneva should save people, not just save face

By Emily Alpert / May 5, 2005

The Geneva Conventions do not protect you from torture, they protect the feds from having to face up to it. At least, that’s what the Department of Defense would have you believe. In a convenient sleight of hand, the DOD argued this past week that releasing torture photos from Abu Ghraib—the infamous “second round” shots...

We Should All Be Offended

By Maroon Editorial Staff / May 2, 2005

In an academic community, how people choose to express their thoughts is as important as what they actually have to say. Academic discourse at the University of Chicago should not end with the mere coexistence of different perspectives, but ought to reflect an atmosphere in which a healthy, productive, and intellectual exchange of ideas is...

Vandalism is detrimental to free discourse

By Joshua Steinman and Jonathan H / May 2, 2005

Free and open dialogue is one of the hallmarks of the University of Chicago experience. One need only to have tuned in to The Daily Show last week to see Professor Steven Levitt talking about his bestselling new book, Freakonomics, to truly understand how open we are to politically incorrect ideas. In chapter four, Levitt...

Even if the shoe fits, I still might not wear it

By Leila Sales / May 2, 2005

I’m shoe shopping. I’ve been in DSW Shoe Warehouse for hours, maybe days. I’m starting to feel hungry and faint, and between every few pairs of shoes that I try on I have to lie down on the floor for a few minutes in an attempt to regain my strength. But I can’t go home....

George Bush is finally focusing on the country he was elected to serve

By Patrick Burke / May 2, 2005

Ever since the September 11 tragedy, President Bush has been acting more like the President of the world than of the United States of America. Rather than focusing on conditions within the United States, the Bush administration has been preoccupied with the affairs of other states and other peoples. The Bush administration’s new energy plan...

With a strong hand and an outstretched arm

By Adam Weissmann / April 28, 2005

This week marks the Jewish holiday of Pesach, which recalls the story of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt. Known in English as “Passover,” this celebration of freedom also reminds us of the divine hand passing over the houses of the Israelites in order to slay the firstborn sons of their enslavers. Each year...

Chicago’s your final destination? Welcome Home

By Rebecca Phillips / April 28, 2005

April 28, 2005—CHICAGO—As my plane pulled up to the gate at Midway International Airport yesterday morning, the captain’s voice came over the loudspeaker to thank us for choosing ATA. “If you are continuing on to another city, we wish you a safe and comfortable journey. If Chicago is your final destination, welcome home.” I felt...

The Pope, like all Christians, will try to break free of fear and hate

By William McCormick / April 28, 2005

In his “Right as Usual” column of Tuesday, April 26, (“Pope’s Election and Views are Archaic”) Barney Keller takes the measure of the new pope in snug conformity with prevailing thoughts on the obsolescence of religion, while lacking any critical appreciation for his subject material. While I applaud Keller’s sincere and unvarnished presentation of sentiments,...

Pride by Another Name

By Maroon Editorial Staff / April 28, 2005

Given Chicago’s reputation, every prospie inevitably feels the need to ask the question: “So, what’s the workload like here?” And we, seasoned veterans from our first fall quarter on, are loath to lie to them. They wouldn’t believe us if we did. There is no hiding the disheveled look of the U of C student...

Liberal Catholics should give Ratzinger a second look

By Joe Katz / April 28, 2005

The death of Pope John Paul II provided liberal American Catholics with a brief moment of hope. Finally, the conflict between celebrating the ‘modernist’ papacy that helped fight a winning battle against communism, reached out to Judaism, Orthodox Christians, and Third World Catholics in unprecedented ways, and oversaw a period of spiritual renewal and condemning...