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NinerShout What are your thoughts on domestic violence
and the T-shirts hanging on the walkway?
“Domestic violence is a “I’m glad that it’s getting “I think a lot goes unreport- “I think about abuse in rela-
very bad thing. It contin- talked about, so it can be ed, because they don’t un- tionships, and women don’t
ues to go on unchecked. We taken seriously, and I hope derstand its abuse”. –Erik tell what’s going on in their
should step it up as human people go to the event.” Johnson. Math and Science private lives, and it’s a way
beings.” –Josh Verdu, Com- –Kendra Lee, Accounting for them to speak out.” –Heidi
puter Engineering Rodriguez, English
Imprisoned Iranian-
American activist speaks
viewpoint
Kristen Litchfield Editor-in-Chief Will Grier Managing Editor
Ryan Freeman News Editor Jim Ghegan A&E Editor
Dana Nigro Viewpoint Editor Josh Carpenter Sports Editor
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The Iran missile crisis I am pleased with relish that young people have joined the foray of healthcare reform debate.
More so that students have decided to tackle the issues is a welcome alternative to ‘mob action’ and
uncivil charade reminiscent of totalitarian regimes imposed on citizens by sections of the media. It
is important to have intelligent and warm approach to sensitive issues with strategic implication for
national growth.
Robbie Robinson The same Revolutionary Guards who aided the My purpose of writing is to highlight some of the missing facts and correct erroneous information
Staff Writer Iraqi Insurgents with explosives to kill American attributed to some of the contributors of the debate. You will imagine that debates conducted within
Soldiers. an ivory tower by students will be credible and robust as well as capture the essence of their interest.
I believe that many people do not appreciate the This is the same government who attacked According to the report, there was no mention of young people or students’ interest in the different
threat of a nuclear Iran and its capability to launch their own citizens in the street because they were versions of the bill. It seems like a rehash of the current points made by the opposing parties. I
its radioactive warheads at Europe, at American marching and demonstrating against the outcome expected case to be made for reduction in premium paid by young people especially with unexpected
military bases in the Middle East, Israel, and even of the Iranian presidential election this past economic downturn. Population of young people across the country is high enough contrary to their
their Arab neighbors. Most people are not worried summer. The majority of Iranian citizens want to political weight which is puerile and potential dangerous. All young people are not students, some
because an Iranian Missile cannot strike the North be rid of their leaders and their theocratic type are parents, others are workers employed in diverse economic and community building capacities.
American Continent, so therefore Iran cannot of government because it oppresses freedom and Anecdotal evidence indicates that proportion of graduates and unemployed youth have no access to
threaten them. Well think again. an Iranian Missile isolates the country from the rest of the world. the healthcare. If young debaters cannot speak for themselves and repeat mantra of politicians whose
destroying Tel Aviv or one of our aircraft carriers The Iranian government spends most of the goal is getting reelected, then time and resources committed to such debate is wanting.
will affect everybody because of the loss of life and country’s wealth on nuclear and missile technology There is extension of latching on misinformation about healthcare access in foreign countries.
prices rising to ten dollars for a gallon of gas. A as well as supporting terrorist groups. They ignore While it is legitimate to make references in debates, they must be truthful and credible. United States
nuclear Iran with any kind of missile destabilizes the needs of the everyday citizens because they citizens don’t need to travel as far as Europe to find solutions to their healthcare but suggesting the
the Middle East and threatens our military men would rather have the power to destroy or blackmail systems in France and United Kingdom are not working for their citizens is disingenuous. Buffering
and women, as well as our allies throughout the any country who does not believe as they do. under the glow of ignorance to call those successful systems ‘socialist’ leaves more to be desired.
region and in Europe. Do not put your hope in sanctions or the Most of the individuals making such conclusions may not have travelled to or lived in these places
By now you are probably thinking that Iran United Nations because it did not work against and when they have done so they are part of holidays. Regardless of flaws of any system, citizens of
would never use these weapons. The President of the Saddam Hussein and it will not work on Mahmud these countries cannot panic in the face of illness/emergency. United States citizens resident in these
Islamic Republic of Iran, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, Ahmadinejad. As a nation and a people we only countries benefit immensely even as I write. For all the statistics bandied around by contributors who
is a firm believer in the extermination of an entire have two options. Do we accept a nuclear Iran and have no inkling of numbers, the British and French (European) systems are working, chronic illness are
race as well as denying that the Holocaust even the likelihood of a nuclear arms race in the Middle nipped in the bud and populations are healthy. Europeans cannot be all stupid to individually adopt
happened. The Iranian government is the biggest East, the same Middle East where we import the the model where public intervention is integrated. It is important for disseminators of information and
supporter of terrorism and the terrorist groups who majority of our oil? Or do we support a country and knowledge creators to get their facts right before releasing ‘viruses’. Such attitude doesn’t speak well
perpetrate murder and torture on men, women, its people who have the means and determination for revered global anchor of knowledge like UNCC.
and yes, even children. to stop it, and all they need is our support. On a concluding note, it is clear that current US healthcare system is complex and unsustainable.
Groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Thankfully this decision is way, way above Sometimes you are confronted with typical 3rd world situations. I expect conclusive success without
Jihad all receive their majority of funding from my pay grade, but as an American, husband, and misplaced attention to cost. Citizens and not politicians must be creative enough to generate sustainable
Iran. Imagine Hezbollah using nuclear weapons a father I am very concerned. What I do know is alternative as well as make the sacrifice of ensuring its delivery. Leaving it all to politicians who seek
on an Israeli City or an American Embassy. All this crisis worries me, so I hope and pray for an re-election and insurance firms who caress profit will create an outcome that may jeopardize domestic
of these groups receive their weapons, explosives, outcome which is best for everyone, especially the stability and foreign initiatives for United States.
and training from an Iranian paramilitary Iranian people and our Israeli allies. Onyewuchi Obirieze
organization called the Revolutionary Guards.
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THE UNIVERSITY TIMES ❚ October 1, 2009 ❚ PAGE 4
arts&entertainment
Surrogates illustrates the addiction to technology
New Bruce Willis film shows humans living through surrogate robots to get away from life
Jim Ghegan with examples like the assembly gets dependent on any form of (Willis) is forced to investigate. him like that in so long.
A & E Editor line, telephone, or even my trusty technology and the horror that Greer then gets involved in The same cannot be said
iPod as examples of technological can ensue. a tangled web involving the for his wife Maggie (Rosamund
Technology is wonders that have advanced the Set in a world of total creator of the surrogates (James Pike), when Greer tries to get
always advancing human race. isolation where humans have Cromwell) and the development her to disconnect with him.
our society and However, after seeing the resorted to interaction through of a weapon that is capable of She prefers to act through her
changing our new film “Surrogates,” starring surrogate robots. This is killing its operator through surrogate even in the privacy of
lives for the Bruce Willis and directed by essentially the plot of the film. It the robot via what can be best her own home making Greer
better, right? Jonathan Mastow (“Terminator takes place in the not-too-distant described as an “electric magnetic talk to a robot instead of his own
Well I would 3” and “U571”), I have even year of 2017 where humans have pulse” (EMP) that completely wife. Maggie best illustrates this
usually more reserves about artificial been given the option of either kills off both parties. Greer and “addiction” to technology and
agree with intelligence, and robots in living “through” a robot, or for his partner now have to find out using it as a veil to escape from
y o u , general. This film showed me themselves. who is trying to use this weapon her sadness.
what happens when With the robot they can feel and for what purpose. Despite some negative buzz
the human no pain, look however they want When the weapon hits Greer’s and a few harsh reviews after
race by fixing the little imperfections robot, he luckily disconnects, as this film’s release this past week,
that make all of us who we are, he is aware of the weapon and its I stand by the fact I enjoyed
and as no damage is done to the power. We then get to see Agent this film very much. That could
owner you can basically stretch Greer try to readjust to living be that I always enjoy a good
the limits of reality to their with simple consequences, pain, “technology run-amok” film,
greatest possibilities. and feeling everything instead of but this one really shows what
This all changes living through the robots he had can happen if humans get too
when the first gotten so used to. addicted to the technology we
homicide in years I think these scenes are the love. We will literally become
occurs and best parts of the film because the robots on the screen.
FBI Agent they remind me of the little The film runs for 88 minutes,
Greer things that we take for granted: and is rated PG-13 for some
like walking down a sidewalk scenes of science fiction violence,
can be so much for another but I don’t think it’s anything
person. When a car drives by too bad. If you have not gotten
him and honks its horn, he a chance to see this film, I highly
goes into a state of shock recommend you do because it
because he is not used to deals with an issue all human
hearing these things beings can relate to.
and feeling the force
of a car driving by
Image courtesy of Touchstone Pictures
intersection
I’m a addict?
Alexa Massau checking my Facebook in my evenings. without Facebook. urges on having two tests and getting out early,
Asst. News Editor I keep wondering if anyone has tried to On the positive I find I can study for a longer which gave me spare time to do basically nothing
contact me through Facebook, like my hiking period of time without feeling the urge to check important. Facebook really is a way to tick away
Literally withdrawing from Facebook might partner who’s at N.C. State and comes home on my email for notifications for any recent messages the time, but when that’s not an option one must
give some withdrawal symptoms. Speaking from the occasional Friday. We had made plans to go or photo comments. find other ways to occupy the mind and body. Can
personal experience of going for twelve days in the fall. What if he wants to go sometime in Day 6: I’m gathering insight from my friends, anyone say random conversations with strangers,
straight without Facebook I didn’t itch or scratch these two weeks? Why ever did I take a voluntary because I seem to like to talk about this voluntary I’m just kidding, maybe.
like an addict, but I did break down by going on leave of absence? I should have done this when it leaving-Facebook mission. It’s like in therapy On another thought, Facebook is a way to be
Facebook before my voluntary time off was up. was cold and snowing outside. Oh that’s right. It when you talk about what seems impossible to connected but not intensely linked, like calling
Let’s start at the beginning, when I said “Yes” rarely snows in Charlotte. accomplish i.e. staying off of Facebook. or seeing someone in person. It’s like being an
to the Viewpoints Editor’s idea of living a full two Also, I’ve started to email or call my friends Now, I know there are good reasons to get rid acquaintance online, even to one’s best friend.
weeks without Facebook. Once I took on this more, instead of Facebook messaging. It seems of one’s Facebook account. Recently my best friend It’s like not going the full mile to get in touch
mission I decided to let my friends on Facebook to work better; I get a more immediate response. gave up hers due to her obsession of checking out with someone. I can say that actually going the
know I was going off. Five minutes after posting I think they first believe the profile of an old flame, who distance makes my relationships and life richer,
my upcoming two week abstinence status of going
off Facebook, I received a pop-up chat from a
I have something really “Yet, this experience is now married. I commend her which is why I’ve always called and seen my best
important to tell them, for recognizing her weakness friend in person.
friend. My friend started off with stating what but I think it may become
has made me look at and doing what was right for her Day 12: I lasted for two days short of two weeks.
a terrible idea that would be, which fueled my annoying to some when I how I do need to dis- own self-respect and sanity. I missed having a full inbox of emails. I missed all
doubts. My will power to actually deactivate my my virtual interactions, especially with the people
account the next morning was withering.
fill up their 49er express connect more from Fa- On a funnier note I have
account or voicemail with another friend who knows about I can’t talk to in person. Plus, I don’t know how
At 9:05 a.m. Tuesday September 15, I looked at less than important things
cebook and focus on the guys she dates even before many Birthday shout outs I missed, forgive me.
my profile one last time, and then hit the deactivate to say. my face-to-face life.” she introduces herself to them, Yet, this experience has made me look at how I
option. Day 4: Maybe I should she actually will refer to it as do need to disconnect more from Facebook and
I kept a record of the days, here are the high chart my weight? I’m stalking and doesn’t care. She’s focus on my face-to-face life.
points: baking more than usual for the school year. I only a great actress when it comes to playing it cool Overall, this experience makes me wonder how
Day 1: I find myself looking at my colleague’s bake for a distraction from my responsibilities. when already knowing her date’s dog’s name. different college life would be without Facebook.
computer screens as I pass through the library. That’s what Facebook used to be for me. Day 7: I must be psychic, because my N.C. State I don’t think I would focus any more than I always
There were several students accessing their Day 5: I’m beginning to feel like I felt after I hiking partner had thought of me and tracked me have on homework, yet I do think I’d have less
Facebook accounts. went to the mountains over the summer and had down using my uncc.edu email. Though he was close personal ties. I feel Facebook helps stabilize
Day 2 and 3: I’m looking to TV for no cell phone reception. I could care less when surprised I, of all people, was off Facebook. friendships that can’t be worked on day-to-day and
entertainment. “Where’d the WB go?” It’s been I finally got back to Charlotte about even having Day 8: I truly considered reactivating my face-to-face. Maybe there isn’t anything wrong
a while for me, it’s on a different channel and now access to my phone. I’m not a telephone kind of account. I realized I thought of getting on with a little Facebook addiction.
known as the CW. All I can say is, The Beautiful person to begin with, but I’m feeling liberated Facebook five times in one day. I blame those
Life: TBL wasn’t as good as the memories of
SPORTS SCHEDULE
Women’s Soccer vs Rhode Island Fri. Oct. 2, 7pm, Charlotte, NC
Volleyball v. Fordham Fri. Oct. 2, Charlotte, NC
Men’s Soccer @ Furman Sat. Oct. 3, Greenville, SC
Women’s Soccer vs Massachusetts Sun. Oct. 4, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte defeats
against Fordham on Sunday. Photo/Alex Georgi
Winning the award alongside
Weinraub was St. Bonaventure junior crucial save on a penalty kick against Saint Louis
goalkeeper Nicole Market. Market registered
downtime
Actually, Werner, we’re all tickled to hear you say that. Frankly,
watchin’ Donny beat Nazis to death is is the closest we ever get to
goin’ to the movies.
Lieutenant Aldo Raine, “Inglourious Basterds”
Comedic Corner
(10-01-09) You can demand to have your way if you’re willing to put up with the results.
Happier outcomes are based on practical discussion of essential details. Old business
crops up, but this can be a very good thing.
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