March 16, 2006

World after cartoon clash

In light of the Danish cartoon controversy, panelists said Wednesday that Western societies must dedicate more effort to closing the growing rift between East and West.

By the Voice Staff March 16, 2006

News

Down in New Orleans, a tragedy becomes tangible

The sheer number of the dead confronted Sean Backe (SFS ‘08) on the first day of his spring break trip.

By the Voice Staff March 16, 2006

Editorials

Russ Feingold right to call for censure

As the only senator who voted against the USA Patriot Act in the days after Sept. 11, Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wi.) has a history of being a Congressional underdog. On... Read more

By the Editorial Board March 16, 2006

Editorials

Swift kick to Google’s private parts

On Tuesday, A federal district court judge said he intends to rule that Google must cooperate with a Department of Justice subpoena demanding records of users’ search requests. This decision is a strong blow against the right to Internet privacy.

By the Editorial Board March 16, 2006

Features

Garden Party

Hanging out in New York City at the Big East Tournament

This past weekend, a 26 year-old tournament got a chance to relive a 20-something-year-old rivalry. The Orange of Syracuse and the Georgetown Hoyas highlighted the semi-final round of the Big East Championship. It was the 12th match-up between the two historical titans of the conference, but it was the first time John Thompson III graced the sidelines rather than his towel-toting father, Big John. The weekend, however, would not belong to Thompson’s brood, but a red-hot Orange man, Gerry McNamara.

By Phil Perry March 16, 2006

Voices

Teaching an approach to life

Remembering Professor Jim Slevin

By the Voice Staff March 16, 2006

Voices

Imagining Ireland from America

Sparkly green wigs, belligerent drunkenness, “Kiss me, I’m Irish” pins everywhere—it couldn’t be any day other than St. Patrick’s, when everyone is Irish.

By Noreen Malone March 16, 2006

Voices