Loyola Greyhound

The Greyhound would like to commend the group of students, staff, and Jesuits who weathered a 13-hour bus ride to Fort Benning, Ga., this weekend, where the 10th Annual Ignatian Family Teach-in and School of the Americas Protest took place. For those who are not familiar with the School of the Americas (SOA), now called the Western Hemisphere Institute For Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), SOA remains a controversial element of an all but unknown section of American history.

It seems fitting, with the Thanksgiving holiday only a few days away, that many Americans as well as those directly around us are reminded as to how roughly over 52,000 other American families across the country are going to be celebrating. Any questions that arise at the table will not deal with turkey or dessert.

In 2006, former general counsel of the United States Navy Alberto J. Mora was presented with the Profile in Courage Award for his efforts in opposing policies implemented by government officials of the highest levels that permitted the cruel practices of military interrogators at Guantanamo Bay Prison.

The increasingly aggressive campaigns launched against Senator Hillary Clinton by her fellow candidates have led many within her campaign to cry foul. Following an unsatisfactory performance at the October debate, Clinton was quick to declare during last week's debate in Las Vegas that she felt she was being "personally attacked" by her opponents.

This week's question is more seasonal than your allergies. "How do I survive Thanksgiving?"  Thanksgiving at my house is always a good time. My mom buys a bunch of Pilgrim and Indian cut-outs (yeah, like the ones that your pre-school teacher used to put on the windows) and makes my brother and sister and me put them up all around the dining room.

Are any other freshmen feeling a slight nostalgia for their senior year of high school? The work was easy, you had absolutely zero responsibility and the only things that mattered were parties and senior week. It was a good life. But do you remember how annoying teachers could be when they accosted you in hallways and stairwells if they managed to catch you sneaking a quick text message? "Put that phone away, young man, you're not supposed to be using cell phones in the five minute interim between classes in which you are doing absolutely no work and don't need to be paying attention to a teacher.

On Nov. 13, President Bush vetoed a bill for only the sixth time in his presidency. The bill, set in motion by House Democrats, would have funded education, job training and health programs. The White House defended and tried to rationalize the president's veto by saying the bill to fund labor and human services was bloated and filled with special projects that, plain and simple spent too much money.

I am writing to express my utter disgust at last week's Greyhound publication. Aside from the controversial cocaine article, the Point-Counterpoint article was particularly shocking; specifically, the Tribute to That's What She Said on how to know if your girlfriend is "faking it.

Thumbs Up Comedy for the Masses Thumbs up to Loyola's Bleu Picnic Improv Troupe run by Tom Saporito, '08 and Michael Herdson, Student Life Housing Coordinator, for attracting a near-sell out crowd to McManus Theatre this past Friday to raise money for Operation Smile.

Additional Off-Campus Vendors After meeting with Mike Mansfield, Director of SAS, more vendors will be added for the spring semester. Tuition proposed to increase 6% A Budget Committee meeting- comprised of college vice-presidents, faculty, administrators, staff, and student representatives from the SGA- was held last Tuesday which reviewed the proposal for a 6% tuition increase.