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The new face of the Democrats

By Andrew Buttaro / Heights Senior Staff
The new face of the Democrats If you're looking for the new face of the Democratic Party, look at Jim Webb. No one symbolizes the new class of Democrats better than this junior senator from Virginia. A political junkie would have known of Webb for some time, since he's a prolific author who served as Secretary of the Navy in the Reagan administration.

Step up the competition and respect

By Seif Ammus
The Showdown was a spectacular affair. All groups should be congratulated for putting on a great show. There can only be one winner, however, and it is a shame that the aftermath of the Showdown has been characterized by bickering and poor sportsmanship, instead of congratulations.

Becoming a sitcom-viewing fugitive

By Kathryn Dill / Reporter
We've all seen them: public service announcements about file sharing that imply downloading Ashlee Simpson's latest single could lead to 15 years of hard time, or a $4 million fine - and not just for poor taste in music. Boston College incorporates warnings about downloading music illegally into the technology presentation during orientation.

Eagle Eye View: Core curriculum overwhelms student with theology

By Judah Landzberg
The core curriculum is the pride of a Jesuit institution like Boston College. When I applied to this school, my parents had me convinced that a core curriculum would serve as a strong background for anything I decided to study. I believed that I would be learning skills in these classes that would be applicable and relevant to my life and my goals.

Letters to the Editor 2/05/07