Opinion/Editorial Articles
EDITORIAL
Parking not destined to reach crisis levels
The closing of lots I, J and K at night raise safety concerns but not convenience concerns for students. Student safety is a legitimate worry. No one should feel uncomfortable walking to his or her car at night, especially if the walk is a long one. But besides that, students simply don't understand how good the parking situation is on this campus compared with other schools.
Voting easy and oh so satisfying
We at The Journal would rather not bother you with the same old sanctimonious platitudes about why you should vote. But these soapbox rants are a necessity for a society with dismal voter turnout, especially among younger people.
Loss of Century Building will be loss for St. Louis
A lot of people are upset over the potential loss of the Century Building. Built in 1896, its supporters say it is one of the only buildings of its kind still standing anywhere in the country.
POINT:Phony spoiler argument limits political options
Greens, libertarians add controversy to elections
This November, many will see me as throwing away my vote, but I don't think of it that way. While the two primary choices for president are, um, compelling (one believes in military dominance and one believes in military dominance with international approval), I have to believe in something else in order to maintain any passion for politics at all.
COUNTERPOINT: Don't waste you vote on a third party idealogue
Greens, libertarians add controversy to elections
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In the 2000 Presidential election, enough Americans were fed up with both the Republican and Democratic parties to vote for a number of third party candidates. Four years later, voting for a traditionally leftist, third party candidate is considered at best a throwaway vote, or at worst, an indirect vote for President Bush.
Non-traditional student gets fresh start at Webster, gains confidence
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With eyes wide open, heart beating fast and anticipation looming on my mind, I walked into the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, on a rainy Friday morning in August. It was New Student Orientation Weekend, a weekend set aside for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Clarifications
In our Aug. 19 - Sept. 2 issue, The Journal listed holidays and final dates to drop and withdraw from classes for undergraduate students. The dates only pertained to undergraduate students. The dates for graduate students are as follows: Last day to drop from Fall 1 courses: Aug.
