Washington Week . Student Voices

Washington Week and our partner U-WIRE, a wire service for college newspapers, bring you the work of talented young journalists around the country. Each day U-WIRE collects and distributes over 200 student-written stories from over 400 member newspapers.

We are proud to bring you a sampling of these news features, commentaries and editorials.

World Views

05/27/05	Memorial Day fuels debate on Iraq among Northwestern U.-area veterans Loka Ashwood Daily Northwestern (Northwestern U.)
05/27/05	Schools urged to divest from companies linked to Sudan Jessica Hanley The Stanford Daily (Stanford)
05/26/05	Southest Missouri State U. students learns from travel experience Courtney Shalon The Capaha Arrow (Southeast Missouri State U.)
05/24/05	Iraqi students, Stanford profs share views Will Oremus The Stanford Daily (Stanford)
05/24/05	Afghan professors train at Indiana U. Rami Chami Indiana Daily Student (Indiana U.)
05/16/05	UCLA in Mexico program promotes a far-reaching approach to academics Adrienne Lynett Daily Bruin (UCLA)
05/13/05	U.N. leader to address reforms, responsibility at U. Penn Alex Dubilet Daily Pennsylvanian (U. Pennsylvania)
05/12/05	Grand Valley State U. criminal justice student in Iraq Alan Ingram The Lanthorn (Grand Valley State U.)
05/12/05	Medical migration drains Africa Ahkiah Allen District Chronicles (Howard U.)
05/11/05	Former PLO terrorist fuels controversy at San Diego State U. Sam Hodgson The Daily Aztec (San Diego State U.)
05/10/05	U. Illinois vigil commemorates war anniversary Kalari Girtley Daily Illini (U. Illinois)
05/06/05	International Day brings experts to Stanford campus Patrick Fitzgerald The Stanford Daily (Stanford)

National Issues

05/26/05	Duke-area police investigate 3 cross burnings Steve Veres The Chronicle (Duke)
05/26/05	Former Philip Morris employee reveals 'Dark Side' of cigarette smoking Brian Chen The California Aggie (UC-Davis)
05/25/05	Pro-marriage groups unite Tylee Potter The Daily Universe (BYU)
05/24/05	Resolution asserts need for limit on logging in Oregon Parker Howell Oregon Daily Emerald (U. Oregon)
05/24/05	Recruiting office draws ire of Indiana U., Bloomington community members Staff Reports Indiana Daily Student (Indiana U.)
05/20/05	UCLA students protest filibuster legislation Lana Yoo Daily Bruin (UCLA)
05/19/05	Diet pill use on the rise among teenage girls Lauren Gong The Stanford Daily (Stanford)
05/16/05	MPAA, RIAA warn Dartmouth of file sharers Matthew Beale The Dartmouth (Dartmouth)
05/13/05	Stanford student Democrats rally to save filibuster Brendan Selby The Stanford Daily (Stanford)
05/13/05	High court to review ruling on military recruitment Jon Passaro Daily Pennsylvanian (U. Pennsylvania)
05/11/05	Government jobs not in demand Bryan Barnett Daily Titan (Cal State-Fullerton)
05/09/05	Princeton undergrads speak up for filibuster Rebekah Rombom The Dartmouth (Dartmouth)
05/09/05	Utah replaces No Child with U-PASS K.C. Wise The Daily Universe (BYU)
05/06/05	Profit takes priority in universities' investment choices Michelle Ma Daily Northwestern (Northwestern U.)
05/06/05	New glass prevents spiking of drinks Sandya Nair The Johns Hopkins News-Letter (Johns Hopkins U.)
05/04/05	Study shows parents favor better-looking children Ginger Gibson The Reveille (LSU)
05/04/05	Vegetables, spice may fight cancer Jared Trent Stonesifer The Pitt News (U. Pittsburgh)
05/03/05	Supreme Court justice to speak in Powell Lecture Series at Texas A&M Kimberly Thomas The Battalion (Texas A&M)
05/03/05	Supreme Court justice to speak in Powell Lecture Series at Texas A&M Kimberly Thomas The Battalion (Texas A&M)
05/02/05	Syracuse speaker analyzes effect of immigration on U.S. identity Elyse Andrews Daily Orange (Syracuse)

Local News

05/27/05	U. Hawaii graduate aspires to help others Keahi Lee Ka Leo O Hawaii (U. Hawaii)
05/26/05	Cartoonist to make documentary on Churchill Matt Williams Colorado Daily (U. Colorado)
05/24/05	U. Alaska-Anchorage student vote supports environment-friendly facility Laura Stennett The Northern Light (U. Alaska-Anchorage)
05/24/05	Ohio schools could lose funds to cover costs of tax exemptions Casey Westlake The Post (Ohio U.)
05/24/05	Carbon monoxide detectors could save Indiana U. students David A. Nosko Indiana Daily Student (Indiana U.)
05/23/05	Memorial scholarship awarded at Ball State U. Chris Meyers Daily News(Ball State U.)
05/20/05	Poll results show support for public smoking ban in Milwaukee Charles Wise UWM Post (U. Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
05/20/05	Hantavirus threat real for summer at U. Colorado Paula Pant Colorado Daily (U. Colorado)
05/20/05	Improved graduation rates cause financial loss for Ohio State U. Whitney Zorn The Lantern (Ohio State U.)
05/18/05	John Glenn Institute to appoint new director at Ohio State U. Trisha Barker The Lantern (Ohio State U.)
05/17/05	Bands build fan base, enjoy atmosphere at Ohio U. house parties Kelly Schwaberow The Post (Ohio U.)
05/13/05	Aging World War II veterans may get new home in Utah Michelle Witte The Daily Universe (BYU)
05/11/05	Frosh numbers rebound at U. Colorado Matt Williams Colorado Daily (U. Colorado)
05/10/05	Western Illinois U. Senate votes to drop writing requirement Chris Moss Western Courier (Western Illinois U.)
05/09/05	Illinois colleges not making the grade Alan J. Baker The Columbia Chronicle (Columbia College)
05/06/05	AP credits blessing for some, burden for others Emily Yahr The Diamondback (U. Maryland)
05/02/05	Texas A&M-area citizens campaign against state gay legislation Melissa Filbin The Battalion (Texas A&M)
05/02/05	Survey gauges kosher interest at George Washington U. Gabriel Okolski The GW Hatchet (George Washington U.)

Columns and Editorials

05/27/05	COLUMN: A Republican, not a fascist Joe Schilling Cavalier Daily (U. Virginia)
05/26/05	COLUMN: Admissions should be blind to legacy status Freddie Lafemina The Daily Princetonian (Princeton)
05/25/05	COLUMN: Let's talk Intelligent Design James Williams The Falcon (Seattle Pacific U.)
05/23/05	EDITORIAL: Additional outlets needed for laptops Staff Editorial The Oracle (U. South Florida)
05/23/05	EDITORIAL: Verbum ultimum Staff Editorial The Dartmouth (Dartmouth)
05/19/05	COLUMN: U.S. criticizes Fox's racial labels, but uses them Sulianet Ortiz Iowa State Daily (Iowa State U.)
05/19/05	COLUMN: Bloggers not journalists Lee S. Ettleman Daily Northwestern (Northwestern U.)
05/16/05	FILM REVIEW: See 'Sith,' you must Patrick Gavin The Diamondback (U. Maryland)
05/16/05	EDITORIAL: North-South rivalry lives on Staff Editorial The Columbia Chronicle (Columbia College)
05/13/05	EDITORIAL: Farewell, Timmy J; we shall miss thee Staff Editorial The Flat Hat (College of William & Mary)
05/13/05	COLUMN: Last call for Saint Mary's Angela Saoud The Observer (U. Notre Dame)
05/10/05	COLUMN: All people possessing guns are not criminals Amanda L. Bohannon Northwest Missourian (Northwest Missouri State U.)
05/10/05	COLUMN: Bush's stem cell policy is fair David Lawrence Massachusetts Daily Collegian (U. Massachusetts)
05/10/05	COLUMN: Military abuse starts at the top Alexander Starre Daily Bruin (UCLA)
05/09/05	COLUMN: Current oil disputes encourage conservation Danielle Kuehnel Western Oregon Journal (Western Oregon U.)
05/06/05	COLUMN: Laura Bush can joke, but Iraq still not funny Frank McGovern Idaho Argonaut (U. Idaho)
05/06/05	COLUMN: Office Space: Senior moments Andrea Boyarsky Pipe Dream (SUNY-Binghamton)
05/04/05	EDITORIAL: A barometer of progress Staff Editorial The Daily Free Press (Boston U.)
05/04/05	EDITORIAL: Covering tragedy Staff Editorial The Diamondback (U. Maryland)
05/04/05	COLUMN: Reliance upon foreign oil must change Rob Rossmeissl Badger Herald (U. Wisconsin)
05/02/05	COLUMN: Food guide pyramid transforms Judson Allen Daily Illini (U. Illinois)
05/02/05	COLUMN: Hunting down the Jolly Roger Kiyoshi Martinez Kiyoshi Martinez (U. Illinois)

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