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The razor arms race: A model for when
to take action
PAT ROCKEFELLER, COLUMNIST
So, Schick has come out with the Quattro-a new razor
with four blades, which is promising to give me a closer, more comfortable
shave. This new razor is intended to compete with the Gillette Mach
3, which features three blades, and was intended to compete with
all the more traditional two-bladed razors, which were seen as an
improvement upon the single-bladed razor. [read
the article]
Leave decisions
to courts in disputes over death
JAMES BAUMBERGER, ORIENT STAFF
Beware: If you tell your spouse that you don't want
to be kept alive by artificial means and you happen to fall into
a permanent vegetative state, some Republicans might just force
you to stay alive. [read the
article]
DIII may not
be ESPN-worthy, but it offers that "feel"
KATHERINE S. HAYES, CONTRIBUTOR
Over fall break, I traveled to Virginia and was fortunate
enough to be given tickets to attend the University of Virginia
vs. Florida State football game. The game was definitely like no
other sporting event I had attended, and was certainly different
from the Bowdoin football games played here at Whittier field. [read
the article]
The first cut
is the deepest
KARA OPPENHEIM, COLUMNIST
The lyrics are about how you never forget your first
love and hearing it a lot lately has been making me think about
how much our 'firsts' affect everything after. There's no doubt
that they do, somehow; so this week I decided to ponder THE IMPACT
OF THE FIRST. [read the article]
North Korea flexing
nuclear and political muscle
YARON EISENBERG, CONTRIBUTOR
The latest dosage of diplomatic maneuvering between
the United States and North Korea serves as an example of what happens
when a "rogue" state attains nuclear capabilities coupled with the
delivery system necessary to launch such weapons. [read
the article]
Because darn
it, better just isn't good enough
DERAY MCKESSON, CONTRIBUTOR
It's very easy to become comfortable with the way
things have always been done. It's easy to see an issue, complain
about it to your mirror and move on. [read
the article]
Orient Speak
NANCY VAN DYKE
What is your favorite past Halloween costume? [read
the article]
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Not a sure bet
Despite the promises of pro-casino groups, there
is something amiss with a proposal that has drawn the criticism
of the 2003-10-31 and former Maine governors, the Maine Medical Association,
Maine Tourism Association, Maine Council of Churches, and Maine
Merchants Association, among other influential individuals and organizations.
[read the editorial]
Take it from me, vote no on 3
I am writing as a concerned Maine citizen. I am a
former resident of Norwich, CT, which is located between The Mohegan
Sun and Foxwoods Resort casinos. [read
the letter]
Casinos no so bad, look at CT
In an episode of 3rd Rock From the Sun, Dick asks
Mary if there is a place in existence where families have perfect
and harmonious Thanksgiving dinners. Mary replies with a wistful
look in her eyes "Connecticut." [read
the letter]
Show support, wear red on V-Day
On Wednesday November 5th, V-Day Bowdoin College
2004 will be holding the first annual "Red Shirt Campaign."[read
the letter]
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