Exceeding the limit: District's driver education program in trouble
As a young driver prepares to turn the key in the ignition, parents anxiously buckle their seatbelts and brace for the ride. Although seatbelts may be effortlessly buckled, Ann Arbor Public Schools' free driver education program is experiencing some difficulties clicking into place. Driver education is an important program Ann Arbor offers, and the district should take action to preserve it.
The bomb: U.S. should work to reduce nuclear arsenals
India sent a shiver around the world last week when it conducted tests of nuclear weapons. The United States led the worldwide outrage over the tests with a prompt condemnation of India's actions and the cessation of all non-humanitarian aid to the country. The U.S. should continue to discourage the proliferation of nuclear weapons and work towards a reduction of all nuclear arsenals, including its own.
The cure for cancer: Encouraging new breakthrough needs testing
Last week, the country gasped at the possibility that a cure for cancer may be as close as two years away. As the initial hoopla begins to fade, the promising but unproven method of angiogenesis inhibition takes center stage. People must now temper their excitement and allow the FDA to perform the necessary clinical studies to determine if the method can work for people safely.
Campaigning lacks the substance of important issues
Once upon a time, politicians kissed babies to suck up. Now they plant their lips on the collective asses of America through the TV and by claiming to defend our nation from the horrible moral attacks that threaten to end the American way of life.
Going to the gym is a ridiculous part of Americana
Back when we were in grade school, I used to have a lot of fun with my younger brother. Sure, we played sports and video games and watched TV and did all the wholesome brotherly things anyone could possibly dream of. But most of all, I had fun beating the crap out of him.
05-18-98
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