March 20 marks the fifth anniversary of the illegal Iraq War, which former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan says violates the UN charter. Over 1,224,553 people have been killed by the war, 99.7 percent of which are Iraqis.

For many college students the war, which began while they were in middle or high school, was a major part of their coming of age experience, as they learned that the U.S. government may not be trustworthy.

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Tuesday night’s primary election results bring a mixed bag of emotions to the multitudes of people hoping to have a candidate to cheer for this November. I for one am relieved that Mike Huckabee finally decided that “the time was right” for him to step out of the race. But the focus here is not on the Republicans… for now.

With 745 delegates left to be claimed by either Democratic candidate, the rush is on now to try to hit that magic number of 2025 to secure the nomination. And even with Hillary’s wins in Rhode Island, Ohio and Texas, Obama still holds onto a shrinking lead of only 140 delegates. I see this as a great thing for the entire Republican Party.

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At the moment, most people I know are bogged down with exams, papers and projects all due before that one week of fun called “Spring Break.” To follow with this line of “I can’t wait until Spring Break,” I’d like to share some words of cautionary wisdom that al travelers should keep in mind.

Whether you are traveling in or out of the country, it is important to be aware at all times of what is going on around you. This might sound like something your mother would say, but the more aware you are of your surroundings, the less likely something surprising will happen to you.

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Historically, imperialism has always existed in some form or another, although attitudes towards imperialism have changed from time to time.

During the 19th century imperialism was seen as a positive force that exported civilization around the world. Later in the 20th century, imperialism was seen as a negative interference in other parts of the world. However, now in the 21st century, imperialism is once again gaining favorability among some academics.

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On April 19, 2007 Wisconsin state Sens. Fred Risser, Robert Jauch and Tim Carpenter introduced Senate Bill 151, an act intending to make euthanasia a real and legal possibility for the terminally ill in Wisconsin. Euthanasia is a highly controversial topic in the United States, and once again the country is raising the issue, sparking debates about the moral and legal rights citizens have over their own mortality.

So what exactly is euthanasia, anyway? The word euthanasia originated from the Greek language: eu means “good,” and thanatos means “death.” This linguistic definition may hold little value these days, as our current idea of euthanasia seems to be synonymous with the term “physician-assisted suicide.”

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students will soon have two opportunities (Mar. 13 and Mar. 15) to make history, as thousands nationwide will march to demand an end to the occupation of Iraq. Mar. 20 marks the fifth anniversary of the occupation of Iraq, and occupation that has led to nearly 4,000 American deaths and over a million Iraqi deaths.

UWM students can make a difference by attending these rallies and encouraging others to attend. Marching in the streets does work; it has shaped history, and, along with other tactics, will persuade Washington to bring our troops home now.

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SDS confusion

Let’s get SDS straight

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RE: Gun dealer wants students to take aim at tragedy

Posted by UWM Student on Mar 03, 2008 at 03:06 PM:

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