Letter to the Editor: GM doesn't deserve praise
Web Special: Last week's editorial ["GM advertises ethanol-fueled cars," 2/20] was a poor interpretation of the actions of America's most bankrupt automaker....
Cartoons’ offensive content blown out of proportion by radical governments
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Danish cartoon controversy and Islam: An American Muslim’s perspective
When I first heard that a Danish newspaper, Jyllands-Posten, had published inflammatory cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), my initial...
Freedom of the press must never allow itself to erode
The publication in September 2005 of 12 editorial cartoons depicting Muhammad set off a firestorm of controversy. Thousands of people in the Middle East...
Success is about more than just Olympic gold medals
Ever since Michelle Kwan announced her decision to withdraw from the Olympics, all we’ve heard from the media is how tragic her story is. True, Michelle...
Supreme Court abandons students
“President Cohon stands for all that is upright and good in U.S. universities.” “Carnegie Mellon is an absolute steal at $45,000 per year.” “I think...
What we need in a Dean of Student Affairs
As our liaison between the student body and the administration, Carnegie Mellon’s new Dean of Student Affairs should be willing — and prepared — to roll...