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"We have seen their kind before. They're the heirs of all the murderous ideologies of the 20th century. By sacrificing human life to serve their radical visions, by abandoning every value except the will to power, they follow in the path of fascism, Nazism and totalitarianism. And they will follow that path all the way to where it ends in history's unmarked grave of discarded lies."
For America's college students, last week's attacks were one of--if not the--largest crisis they have ever experienced. Some lost family, some lost friends, and many lost a sense of security. Understandably, some of those who had planned to study outside of the country may now want to stay at home. Universities should accommodate those students. Unfortunately, Duke has not been as welcoming.
Businesses throughout the country have admirably contributed to relief efforts following the tragedy of Sept. 11. Ten companies--ranging from General Electric to Phillip Morris--have already donated $10 million or more. Thousands more are contributing money, matching employee donations or letting their workers volunteer.
Tuesday, all of Major League Baseball's teams resumed play. Last week and throughout last weekend, many sporting events, from the collegiate level to all professional sports, were canceled out of respect to those whose lives ended from Sept. 11's terrorist attacks. Looking back on that decision, it was indeed the prudent choice to make, both locally at Duke and in professional sports as well.
With Americans understandably upset after the recent terrorist attacks, many are looking to point the finger of blame. Pictures of Osama bin Laden and other militant Muslims can create biases against people for their faith and their appearances. But no level of public anxiety will ever justify these prejudices.
As emotions swirl after Tuesday's terrorist attacks, the weekend offers an opportunity for silent introspection to those who can afford it.
Tragedies sometimes bring about the best in people, as the University has shown these past two days. The terrorism struck deeply at people's emotions, evoking feelings from sadness over the loss of life to determination to make a difference.
Symbols of America's strength were struck directly Tuesday morning as terrorists launched an attack of historic proportions. The reprehensible assault destroyed the World Trade Center--a symbol of America's economic prosperity--and damaged the Pentagon--a century-old expression of military might. At the same time, the terrorists breached security at multiple airports, hijacking four planes. The death toll lies in the thousands, and many families went to sleep Tuesday night without knowing where their loved ones were. Throughout this horrible bloodshed, the American people remain resilient as their thoughts turn to those hurt by these cowardly acts.
Last year, North Carolina granted its public workers a 4.2 percent pay raise; this year, as lawmakers cope with the budget crisis, that amount may shrink to just 2 percent. At the same time, monthly health-insurance premiums for families are scheduled to rise 30 percent Oct. 1. Not surprisingly, state employees have expressed dissatisfaction with their current situation. And sadly North Carolina has not permitted them the right to express that dissatisfaction constructively to improve their situation.
Duke Student Government may have recently cleaned up its election procedures, but members of another group--residential advisers and area coordinators--mismanaged another campus election.
Seniors nostalgic for freshman year had a pleasant reminder with Duke Student Government's error-free legislative election last Wednesday.
University officials corrected an embarrassing oversight when they finally provided a prayer space for Muslim students. Previously, these students had to reserve an acceptable room each day for their religious activities without guarantee that they would have the same room the next day. Such ordeals are ridiculous for students who are simply trying to honor their faith.
The University served the community well by creating a $100,000 fund for student groups. This money has the potential to support some very well-attended cultural events, including those that were previously strapped for funding. However, in order to ensure that the funds are well-spent, the University should have either allocated the money specifically to successful and well-established events or have made the funds available to all student groups.
Officials in the City of Durham have spent years trying to revitalize the downtown area. Many of their ideas for these efforts have required significant expenditures--money which the financially strapped city budget cannot readily dispense. Last Tuesday night the Durham City Council wisely moved to provide the financial base for one such revitalization effort, a 5,000-seat theater downtown.
President George W. Bush's insistence on establishing a missile defense shield is misguided. The creation of this highly-touted, but ill-conceived, system would be both politically disastrous and financially untenable.
Men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski's private contract with corporate giant Nike is set to expire in the next few years. The public does not know when, nor does it know the details of the document, although media outlets reported at the time of the 1993 signing that Krzyzewski, one of the most recognizable coaches in college basketball, received a $1 million signing bonus and $375,000 in annual income.
After several years of poor attendance and excessive costs, the future of the homecoming semi-formal is in limbo. Such reconsideration of the event's future is long overdue.
Today is Labor Day, a time for celebrating the American labor movement. Like most holidays, it defines a certain time of year--the end of summer--and shows that the subject is important enough to abstain from work. Important to all but the University, that is.
After President George W. Bush promised his tax cut would leave Social Security untouched, new economic data indicate that this fiscal year's budget will require $9 billion from surplus Social Security revenues, forcing Bush to go back on a key campaign pledge.
In recent years, administrators from President Nan Keohane down have stressed the importance of the University's Honor Code. At last Friday's convocation, incoming members of the Class of 2005 signed their names to a paper, promising not to cheat, plagiarize or in other ways impugn their academic character. However, creating an environment of honor is not as simple as signing a name to a sheet of paper. Officials have had to wrestle with maintaining a punishment system while developing this ideal climate.
