Archived: Dec 14, 2005

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Reminder: Think globally

By Alejandro Dowling

Despite all of the wars, carnage and destruction humankind is responsible for, the deadliest threat to this planet actually appears to be nature itself.

This has been especially true in recent years. In 2004, there were typhoons in Japan, hurricanes that ravaged the Americas on through to the Caribbean and a deadly earthquake in Iran.

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Letter to the Editor

By Our Readers

Creationist critiques lack scientific evidence

I was thoroughly amused by Dustin Wales’ letter to the editor (published in the Nov. 30 issue), in which he laments that creationist critiques of the theory of evolution are “simply pushed under the rug as being anomalies and things that will be explained someday.”

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Reflections on five semesters of ranting

By Rob Manning

To all of my readers: It’s hard to imagine that I have been the Editorial Editor for two and a half years now. That’s five semesters!

It sure has gone fast. I have worked with some great people during my time here.

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Good holiday times

By Victoria Lindsay

I work as a receptionist at a day spa, which means I spend a lot of time face to face with people, and as people leave the spa after their massages or facials, I have to be careful about what I say during this time of the year.

I can’t say “Have a Merry Christmas” as they leave, because what if they don’t celebrate Christmas?

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