Thursday, December 2, 2004

House Editorial

Those of you who can eat a tomato like an apple with a little sprinkle of salt on top are in big trouble. Ever since the hurricanes trampled through Florida a few months ago, tomatoes are rare commodities and the national shortage is affecting everyone from Los Angeles to Harrisonburg — JMU included.

The Writing on the Wall

We used to call it "December." But now, this period between Thanksgiving and New Years’ Day is affectionately known as the Holiday Season and unmistakably has been set apart from the rest of the year.

FCC's actions enforce public's good taste

To Talk of Many Things

The Federal Communications Commission has been exercising its influence more assiduously lately, largely in response to exotic escapades that found their way onto the public airwaves over this year. FCC-administered fines for indecent presentations over the airwaves are being threatened and used in response to outrage among the viewing public.

Holiday excitement can give way to insanity

Breeze Perspectives

With the holiday season upon us, the excitement builds and we all begin to embrace the spirit of giving that warms the heart. However, this time of year also gives rise to certain behaviors that can be described as nothing short of maniacal. For some, the holidays can be magical, but for others — and indeed, most — the holidays can be hell.

Education, advocacy responsibility of interest groups, not political parties

Pigs and Pearls

Rather than appear unorthodox in the party of unorthodoxy, I would like to expound upon my theories concerning the role and purpose of political parties. Basically, they exist to win. After all, the great Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi was right, "Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing."