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Monday, October 6, 2008



Opinions


Understanding the financial crisis: A primer in economic disaster

Almost 80 years later, it is still embarrassing to admit that this newspaper entirely failed to cover the most significant economic crisis…


Venezuela and Russia

In May of 2001, during his first visit to Moscow, Chavez announced the birth of a “future strategic alliance” between Russia and Venezuela.…


The unexpected depth of cross-dressing

A man dressing in women’s clothing… C’mon! What’s not to love? And indeed movies featuring various bumbling male types who cross-dress for…

Op-art

Op-art

BY SAM GOODMAN

Published October 2, 2008


Act to fight against HIV/AIDS

Thirty three days from today, the nation will go to the polls and vote in one of the most important elections that our nation has ever…


A tale of two bracelets: Iraq views manifested in metal

Bracelets haven’t gotten this much play since middle school.

When McCain introduced the “Don’t let my son die in vain” bracelet in the first…


Clothesline Project may also alienate survivors

To the Editor:

I would first of all like to commend the work of all those who organized and participated in the Clothesline Project. I…


Middle class families bear the brunt of rising college prices

In recent decades, it seems to have become the mission of American institutions of higher education to incorporate lower-class students into…


North Korean uncertainty: more than nukes

With the mystery surrounding Kim Jong Il’s illness shrouding North Korea in a murkier cloud of uncertainty than usual, one topic still…


Swarthmore’s Arabic program successful and essential

Dear Constance Hungerford,

I received your letter about the current review of the Tri-College Arabic program. I will be happy to describe my…


Learning the economic lessons of Morrissey

For market matters, the focus this week has been on events most devious, truculent, and unreliable. Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns have…