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Quietly and Mostly to Myself: We endorse King, Morales, Kim
By andré carrington
When I heard the news that The Mac Weekly might be endorsing a candidate in its editorial section, indicating the opinions of some and not all people, and serving not necessarily to influence the votes of the community but to inform the people as to how the editors feel, I think I was conscietized. I know that as a member of the Mac community I have the right to my opinion and that The Mac Weekly is a venue where students can express their opinions. 'Quietly and Mostly to Myself' is a space for students of color from all backgrounds and representing all opinions and beliefs can and should feel free to express themselves-it's a privilege but also a responsibility that anyone from this community who takes the time to express themselves has earned and is entitled to.
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I'm anti-American, unpatriotic, angry -- proud of it
By LUCE GUILLEN-GIVINS
I am not a patriot.
I feel the need to say this because I am part of a movement that is flooded with people who love to hold "Peace is Patriotic" signs and who argue that protestor's presence in the streets of cities across the nation is an act of true patriotism. I am principally opposed to patriotism in any country, and especially a country such as the U.S., which has over the centuries demonstrated a blatant disregard for basic human rights.
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Respect Macalester's political diversity
By REBECCA MORRIS
Although I oppose war in Iraq, I appreciated Seje Henry-Hughes' thoughtful opinion piece, from March 28. Henry-Hughes reminded peace activists of their responsibility to stay informed and reflect critically on the Iraqi situation. I understand why Henry-Hughes want to liberate Iraq, but war is not the same as liberation.
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Who needs friends when you've got Grandma?
By KATHERINE TYLEVICH
I had been wrong for stealing my grandmother's orthopedic shoes, but I faced the consequences the following morning. And I faced them good. Instead of looking trendy and very old school (a pun which I referred to, without fail, on the hour, every hour), I looked tragically out of date in the Velcro, soft-slip loafers. Where had I gone wrong? Attitude. You can't play tough if you don't look tough, despite sporting stylish sneakers. I was stompin' in my Lady's Delicate-Frame Reeboks with Arch Support, but let's be honest, I was basically stomping on my own grave. Apologetically, I handed back the footwear to the old lady that very evening, and proceeded to kick back in her mauve arm-chair (the rotary phone of furniture, if you will) for a night of fiber-enriched goodies and the hilarious antics of Public Television's very own, British Comedy.
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Lucy Dinsmore gets returns, gets pushed, pushes back
By LUCY DINSMORE
Friends who push other friends into attractive people are friends to keep. This is how I met my latest fling.
I was at a bar and had been eyeing a particular boy all night. It was karaoke night and he was singing. As my friends and I were leaving, I felt it absolutely necessary that I talk to him (this is symptomatic of drinking—I always feel the need to find a mate before the night is over), though I was much too shy. Before I could think of something clever to say, I was stumbling and bumbling toward him, stammering something like, "Hi (abruptly), you were pretty swell up there" (he had just karaoked to some forgotten tune). What followed were more awkward lines. But in the next several minutes he had met my table of friends, who, smart as they are, invited him to a party later.
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Tim Burns '06, Andrew Porter '03 and Kit Hill '05, representing the satirical "Space Camp," lighten up Saturday's "Liberation Camp" rally and "Peace Camp" counter-protest. Full story on the rally and counter-protest on here. Photo: News Editor Brent Hecht.
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