Thursday, September 21, 2006

OPINIONS

The immigration issue

Matthrew Straub/ Columnist

We live in a country that was built on immigrants. Ever since the Puritans landed in Massachusetts and Jamestown was founded, immigrants have been coming to this country in large numbers.

First, the Puritans and Quakers, then as time went on, the Germans, Italians, Jews and others came to the land of opportunity in search of a better life and riches that were rumored to be found in America.

There are people coming from all over the world to try and live the American dream. The majority of these people come from Latin America.

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Culture's pressure on body image

Jonathan Fiedler / Columnist

In today’s society, I have a lot of sympathy for young women, who are growing up in a world that emphasizes unhealthy body types as the desired regular.

We are bombarded by images featuring the elite women in our culture looking undernourished and unhealthy.

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Differing between dissent and disloyalty

Matthew Haberman / Columnist

I’m not sure how popular or correct my view is on what should be considered dissent of the government and what should be considered disloyalty to our country.

I don’t really see much of a difference between what the public perceives to be dissent and what they perceive to be disloyalty.

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Letters & Submissions

Irresponsibility on campus

-Caitlin McClelland ‘09

I don’t know you, but you should know me. You were the one who hit me with your car when I was running around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 along Trollinger Street.

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Editorial

Building Bridges

As the new law school opens, Elon is rising in the world of recognized and respected universities.

Elon has taken another step toward greatness as it continues to expand through service and leadership.

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor delivered a speech at convocation on Tuesday about building bridges and furthering the development of education at high levels.

O’Connor and others had remarks that expressed Elon’s recent accomplishments and rise in popularity.

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