Statesman

It's 8:43 a.m. on Monday. My friend and I gather all the quarters we can find in the middle console of her car and in our wallets-knowing full well that the parking lot on campus will be full and we will be forced to feed the meter. This is a familiar scene.… 1 Comment

The classic question of how to approach the economy is asked once again in regards to Duluth. Duluth does not have the best economy and unemployment rates are incredibly high. In fact, citywide, 18.3 percent of the population lives in poverty, compared to statewide at 9.… 1 Comment

Last year, Dr. George R. Tiller, a man known for being one of the few doctors in the country to perform late-term abortions, was murdered as he stood inside his church. According to the New York Times article "In his own defense, man admits killing abortion provider," the murderer, Scott Roeder, claimed he was doing the world a favor.… Post the First Comment

Listening to the radio in my car the other day got me thinking: How can people like Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus have all these hits and become so famous? They are only 15 and 17 years old, so shouldn't they still be in high school or learning how to drive, so that maybe they can take that one less lonely girl out on a date? I know these two are not the first teen or child celebrities; both Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears were on the Mickey Mouse club before they learned the definition of a verb.… Post the First Comment

I am writing to provide some additional information about UMD's no smoking policy and the recently implemented Alcohol Review Board, both mentioned in Mr. Mitchell's letter to the editor last week. After the smoking policy forum organized by Student Association last semester, Chancellor Martin appointed and asked me to chair a task force of students, faculty and staff to make recommendations to her for increased compliance with UMD's no smoking policy.… Post the First Comment

As a current senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth, I am concerned about the job market when I graduate. Getting a job out of college is ideal for many, if not all students. That is why I am supporting Senator Tom Bakk in the race for governor. Senator Bakk understands the need to create more jobs to get the economy moving again.… Post the First Comment