An ode to an English prince

By Phoebe Maltz / March 1, 2002

Prince Harry In Two Acts Act I. Phoebe’s Apology of Prince Harry Nothing unites a country better than royal debauchery gone bad. The solidarity a nation feels when its inbred elite take up self-destructive behaviors is unparalleled. The patriotism that floods a people when its 12-toed top guns start cutting their snuff with other stuff...

Does Middle East distrust U.S.?

By The Maroon Staff / March 1, 2002

A recent survey suggests that many Muslims in the Middle East distrust the United States. On the whole, this does not sounds very surprising given what we’ve heard about the protests in the streets of Pakistan after the United States began bombing Afghanistan. Nonetheless, this survey has a couple of very interesting results, and I...

The science of fromage

By Phoebe Maltz / February 22, 2002

I have a dilemma. I’ve enjoyed my first year here so far, but I dread having to take science at some point before graduating. This is why I am proposing an independent-study science class of my own design, one that will allow me to fulfill both Core requirements and my deepest desires, many of which...

NU president talks education

By The Maroon Staff / February 22, 2002

Several months ago, I wrote a variety of leaders in the field of higher education to see if they might contribute an original piece to an ongoing discussion about the future of higher education in the United States. The response was excellent, and this will hopefully be the first of several offerings on this pressing...

Is the death penalty worth it?

By Andrew Lamb / February 22, 2002

The death penalty has come to the forefront of the public consciousness over the last few years, particularly with Governor George Ryan’s decision to institute a moratorium in Illinois in January 2000. This debate spans more than simply the legal issue; it is evidence of how our present society thinks about religion, politics, and law....

Staff Editorial

By The Maroon Staff / February 22, 2002

Students not so trustee On Wednesday, Student Government approved a measure to amend the process by which student liaisons to the Board of Trustees are elected. This amendment will take effect only if approved by the student body next fall. The amendment to this election process is as follows: the student liaison, who is currently...

Family discussions on politics

By Sener Akturk / February 19, 2002

A conversation between Sener, Jr. and Mr. Akturk “What is it gonna be, Sener?” “What is what gonna be?” “All this third world war crap that you are pulling.” “What? Don’t you believe me? Two weeks after those articles ran, the president asked for the biggest defense budget in 20 years. Don’t you see, Mr....

Strange strangers touch us all

By Jay Patel / February 19, 2002

It’s funny how some of the most memorable moments in a person’s life can be attributed to random meetings with strangers. For one reason or another, I have made a tremendous impact on the lives of people who have never met me before. No, no, I’m not referring to my articles. Although I would be...

A Republican primary report

By Justin Palmer / February 19, 2002

Even though it is still one month away, the Illinois state gubernatorial primary is already beginning to look like a foregone conclusion, at least on the Republican side. Both parties have been galvanized by incumbent Governor George Ryan’s decision not to seek a second term, and both primaries promise to be competitive. Running for the...

Staff Editorial

By The Maroon Staff / February 19, 2002

Keeping online in line Plagiarism, in the day and age of the Internet, is not as clearly defined as it once was. Everyone has heard the clichés about the ease with which research can now be done: information is available at the “push of a button” and “travels at the speed of thought.” In an...

Puddle spotted near Ida Noyes

By Phoebe Maltz / February 12, 2002

On Sunday night, a large, icy puddle was seen on a diagonal path near Ida Noyes Hall. This puddle extended from one side of the path nearly all the way to the other, forcing pedestrians to seek out a small, dry area between the edge of the puddle and the edge of the path. “I...

Looking at love at the U of C

By Jay Patel / February 12, 2002

It pains me to acknowledge the fact that there are many University of Chicago students who find themselves obligated to enter into long-term relationships. The frustration of this captivates my entire being. Why do students here rush out for lifelong soulmates and an everlasting commitment to a future spouse? Why do so many frown upon...