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Administration won't hear student concerns about AI

TO THE EDITOR: The University may change everyone's grades, and no one seems to care. At least the Education Policy Committee doesn't care what students think. At Friday's panel about the Achievement Index, students were only rarely called upon, and their questions were usually avoided. (0 Comments)

'Scientists' giving wrong impression of golf course

TO THE EDITOR: In response to Tuesday's article, "Donor attracts flak for plans," I am a scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and professor at Pace University. My specialty is coral physiology, pathology and health. I agree with Dr. Goreau that this golf course will kill the remaining reef at this location. (5 Comments)

'Reclaiming' derogatory language doesn't work

TO THE EDITOR: Given the comments I've heard on campus surrounding Don Imus' remarks, I want to address the issue of oppressed people "reclaiming" language. For example, among some queer men, it is acceptable and even "cool" to refer to one another as "fags. (6 Comments)

Rap is not to blame for Don Imus' racist remarks

TO THE EDITOR: I write in response to Tuesday's letter to the editor, "Don Imus incident reveals double standard in racism." A double standard? Just because you don't hear about people complaining about negative language and images in rap doesn't make it any less so. (10 Comments)
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