Dogs: They're cute, but dangerous
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Posted: 4/17/08, 11:43 PM EST Section: Opinion
Jeer: Dogs are all well and good. They're man's best friend. But 40 dogs running rampant in the Quad? That's too much.
SU's "Monday for Mutts" may have seemed like a good idea at first, but once the pups left, their leftovers were not too pleasant.
We understand the program somewhat exhibited the notion of "Scholarship in Action." In following the goals of Chancellor Nancy Cantor, we must fulfill our commitment to diversifying the campus.
Back to the problem, though. Dogs in the Quad may make some students happy, but stepping in dog poop? Not so much.
Cheer: Being the Pope is no easy job. Let's give the man some credit. After all, he did choose a pretty cool name for himself. Pope Benedict XVI - it's nice, it reminds us of one of our favorite breakfast foods.
Anyway, the pope doesn't deserve just some credit; he deserves a medal for tackling controversy Thursday after leading a mass in the Washington Nationals' new baseball stadium.
Following mass, the pope privately met with victims sexually abused by priests in the Boston area, The New York Times reported.
This issue of sexual abuse among members of the Catholic Church has stirred an incredible amount of controversy and public debate and has hurt the Church's standing for some its followers. Choosing to address such a critical issue not only aids the reputation of the church but also highlights the quality of character of the pope.
Jeer: Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate gave us some insight into the integrity - or lack thereof - of ABC News journalists. The broadcasters selected questions that attacked Sen. Barack Obama's patriotism and dedication to the United States.
ABC anchor Charles Gibson let Nash McCabe, a voter from Latrobe, Pa., pose this question to Obama: "I want to know if you believe in the American flag. I am not questioning your patriotism, but all our servicemen, policemen and EMS wear the flag. I want to know why you don't."
SU's "Monday for Mutts" may have seemed like a good idea at first, but once the pups left, their leftovers were not too pleasant.
We understand the program somewhat exhibited the notion of "Scholarship in Action." In following the goals of Chancellor Nancy Cantor, we must fulfill our commitment to diversifying the campus.
Back to the problem, though. Dogs in the Quad may make some students happy, but stepping in dog poop? Not so much.
Cheer: Being the Pope is no easy job. Let's give the man some credit. After all, he did choose a pretty cool name for himself. Pope Benedict XVI - it's nice, it reminds us of one of our favorite breakfast foods.
Anyway, the pope doesn't deserve just some credit; he deserves a medal for tackling controversy Thursday after leading a mass in the Washington Nationals' new baseball stadium.
Following mass, the pope privately met with victims sexually abused by priests in the Boston area, The New York Times reported.
This issue of sexual abuse among members of the Catholic Church has stirred an incredible amount of controversy and public debate and has hurt the Church's standing for some its followers. Choosing to address such a critical issue not only aids the reputation of the church but also highlights the quality of character of the pope.
Jeer: Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate gave us some insight into the integrity - or lack thereof - of ABC News journalists. The broadcasters selected questions that attacked Sen. Barack Obama's patriotism and dedication to the United States.
ABC anchor Charles Gibson let Nash McCabe, a voter from Latrobe, Pa., pose this question to Obama: "I want to know if you believe in the American flag. I am not questioning your patriotism, but all our servicemen, policemen and EMS wear the flag. I want to know why you don't."
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posted 4/18/08 @ 8:35 AM EST
The link to the 2nd page of this article is not working. Please fix it. I guess the new saying will now be, Is the pope Catholic? Does a dog poop in the Quad? [Instead of does a bear poop in the woods?]
Martha Bonney
posted 4/18/08 @ 9:47 AM EST
Dogs: They're cute, but dangerous--catchy headline. Not supported by the rest of the article, but good attention grabber.
Your point about the poop, however, is valid. (Continued…)
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