The sleepwalking economy

There’s a lot I don’t know about psychology and human behavior and probably a lot of other things. But how does one learn things if they aren’t part of one’s chosen field of study? I don’t have the time, the money or the discipline to go back to school for extra knowledge.

Don’t be so quick with your trust

Ever since Cain killed Abel the bond of trust between people has been in question. Can we really trust anyone, and is our distrust really all that bad of a thing? Romulus killed Remus and created Rome, the most powerful civilization in human history. This violation of brotherly trust led to something greater than either of them.

Your Turn Letters to the Editor

The real story of Gwar I can’t believe you put Gwar on the page that features real artists. Gwar uses corporate art that rips off the real artists involved. At the art exhibit, Gwar wants $30,000 for what is basically a $5 latex mask. They do not give credit to the artist who made the clay form or the artist who painted it.

Opinion in Brief

In what is obviously a desperate ploy to get themselves mentioned, lawmakers in South Dakota decided to go ahead and ban abortion. We’re not just talking third-trimester bans. These chumps went all out.

They want to make it illegal to get an abortion even if the baby is a result of rape or incest.

Ram in the Spotlight: Arnaud Lecloerec

Class:
Junior

Major:
Sports Management

Birthday:
Sept. 17, 1982

Hometown:
Plouhinec, France

Tennis experience:
18 years playing, 3 at VCU

Plans after VCU:
Will pursue a master’s degree at the VCU SportsCenter

In spare time:
Likes to watch TV, movies, soccer and NBA games

Favorite (other) sport:
Soccer

Recent accomplishments:

Scored a 4-2 victory over then fifth-ranked Ralan Luchice in a singles match against North Carolina Sat.