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OPINIONS
Monday October 27, 2003
Mailbag

Proposition analysis is very contradictory

As someone who uses public transit, I would like to take issue with Kara Karlson's letter in Thursday's Wildcat. She sees only negative consequences of Propositions 200 and 201, taking into consideration neither how increased mass transit might actually reduce congestion on city streets nor how Tucson automobile users are subsidized by the public on a larger scale than are transit riders. [Read article]

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Jaded journalists versus media moguls

In his writings, the apostle Paul teaches us, "The love of money is the root of all evil." The phrase is now a common one in our 21st century language.

Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission sought to challenge that old notion by announcing major changes in current media ownership regulations. The changes would have allowed corporations to buy up more outlets, opening the road for a more concentrated ownership of media. [Read article]

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photo Tech fee an unfair tax on students

With the second consecutive painful tuition increase on the way, students may soon face additional registration fees, including a proposed technology fee.

As reported in the Wildcat Wednesday, some administrators believe the UA must begin levying a technology fee in order to compete with other universities that charge such fees and are able to more easily afford technology. Students at schools similar to the UA pay between $45 and $425 in technology fees. [Read article]

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