Volume 42, Issue 14. Today is
May 3, 2005
IDEAS AND OPINIONS

Bass Pro, yes; Wal-Mart? Not one more

Riverview. It sounds beautiful.
Police and firemen in Mesa are apparently all for the newest shopping center going up in Mesa.


SOS:

How do you feel about volunteers patrolling the Arizona-Mexico Broder?

Legend’s View:
It’s not politics, it’s school

The Legend staff would like to congratulate Jeff Linford, next year's Student Body president. We also want to congratulate Emily Threet, Secretary. We look forward to a new year of working together with you.


Spruce up Southern; lure students to MCC

Community colleges serve an important role in the lives of students who are not yet ready to move on to a four-year university.


Simple economic plan: Bush smarter than we think

Since entering office in 2001, President Bush has been criticized for his tax policies, especially tax cuts for corporations.


Letters to the Editor:

Stem cell embryo ethics

Stem cell research has become one of the fastest growing topics in our society today, mainly because of the moral and ethical issues surrounding it, and because of the possibilities for medical advancement.

Retort to ‘Unhappy language’

I was quite amazed today when I encountered one student’s feelings of the word ‘vagina.’ Their opinion is ignorant on so many different levels.

Seniors beware, we’ve got the vote

Lately in the news the hot topic has been social security. Ever since President Bush announced that the government needs to reform the social security system, people all across the country have been in an uproar


Animals deserve better alternatives

Animal testing was first experienced thousands of years ago out of curiosity.
While extensively used in our society, this practice has been a source of debate over its bioethical issues.


‘Minute Men’ cost taxpayers $$$

I am writing about the formation of the "Minute Men" project along the Arizona border.
They are a group that is trying to bring national attention to the government's lack of response to the border problem that we are facing.


Seeking advice? Be wary of what you hear

With the semester near closing, many of us are preparing to move on to ASU and other universities.
That was my plan, until recently.


Public education: need for more one-on-one

Public education is probably the hottest political topic next to immigration. The public education systems in Arizona, and across the nation, are given very little credit.