Breeze Perspectives: The Real American Hero
By Anthony Riedel, contributing writer

Two weeks ago was the third anniversary of the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The lead story on the Sunday papers and talk shows were about how Bush lied about weapons of mass destruction and Iraq being in civil war. Tomorrow is the third anniversary of what really should be on the front page of every paper in the nation. On April 4, 2003, Sgt. 1st Class Paul Ray Smith, 33, was killed in action while fighting in Iraq. Smith’s bravey was so extraordinary that it merited the very rare Congressional Medal of Honor. More...

The Writing on the Wall: Immigration bill needs to break U.S. caste system
By Brian Goodman, opinion editor

As astonishing as it was for those in West Africa and other parts of the world, the solar eclipse was not the most atypical event to capture headlines last week. That prestigious title goes to none other than the Senate Judiciary Committee, which actually managed to approve significant legislation in something approximating a reasonable amount of time. Monday night heralded the passing of landmark legislation on the hot-button issue of illegal immigration. More...

House Editorial: Time has come for SGA election overhaul

As the brilliant 20th-century philosopher Yogi Berra quipped, “it’s déjà vu all over again.” More...

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