Category: <span>Archived Opinion</span>

Chris Hewitt Published: February 18 2004 The 1980 Olympic hockey tournament had plenty of drama, and “Miracle” has the good sense to realize that. The story of the U.S. hockey team is so filled with tragedy and comedy that it’s surprising it hasn’t been filmed before (we won’t count the reportedly heinous 1981 TV movie)....

Staff Published: February 18 2004 b>1.</b> Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once; you’ll never go anywhere again. <b>2.</b> Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included. <b>3.</b> Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. <b>4.</b> 3-year-old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred....

Staff Published: February 18 2004 “I have walked with people whose eyes are full of light but who see nothing in sea or sky, nothing in city streets, nothing in books.  The only lightless dark is the night of darkness in ignorance and insensibility.” Helen Keller, left blind and deaf at 19 months old

Jim Ellis Published: February 18 2004 I can remember the time and place I discovered racism.  I was seven years old and had a network of eight or nine friends that extended several blocks.  We would always play together on afternoons and weekends. My circle of friends included, Brian (not his real name).  Brian was...

Joshua Wilks Published: February 18 2004 When we talk, we expect other people to observe certain rules of behavior. The same is true online. In the age of Internet communication, the following guidelines are the dos and don’ts for proper etiquette on the Internet, or Netiquette. <b>DO NOT DO THIS.</b> THIS IS SHOUTING! IT IS...

James Hagan Published: February 18 2004 One of the most anticipated albums of 2004 finally has come out. Norah Jones, off her 2002 multi-million selling and multi-Grammy winning debut “Come Away With Me,” is back with “Feels Like Home.” Many of the 13 songs on the album follow the same jazz-influenced formula as her previous...

Toady Worm Published: February 18 2004 Toady, my boyfriend is always late.  He is driving me crazy. Isn’t the girl the one who is supposed to be late?  He primps in front of the mirror like he is getting ready to compete in a pageant. It is ridiculous.  When we met he was rough around...

Staff Published: February 18 2004  “Joe Millionaire. At the end, I’d be able to choose between the guy or taking the money.” Sehondra Spencer, English A.A.  “Street Smarts. I always know the answers to the questions they’re asking.” Padricia Wagner, Criminal Justice  “The Bachelorette. I’d get to have a big, fancy wedding for free.” Cristina...

Staff Published: February 18 2004 Many believe that Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) programming on stations like PJC’s WSRE-TV is among the last safe havens for family viewing. When PBS re-aired the “Frontline” episode “American Porn” Feb. 5 at 9 p.m., the network tested that long-held notion. “American Porn” is a documentary that gives viewers an...

Ron Harris Published: February 18 2004 Yo-ge has made it out of war-torn Iraq. So have Cookie, Ratchet and Private. But to the dismay of Missouri National Guard Pfc. Jeremiah Smith of Fulton, Mo., and scores of other soldiers and Marines, Niki and dozens of others like her have not. And as the clock ticks...