Emerald should treat ‘wanted’ articles

with care
When I read of the tragedy of Eric Jones (“Wanted student found dead; possible suicide,” ODE, March 31), I immediately thought back to the shocking “wanted” article regarding a student that the Emerald published before break. I remember thinking to myself, hey, no matter what the situation was, if I was on the cover of the Emerald with my student file photo and it was telling anybody that saw me to call the authorities, I would want to crawl under a rock and die, and surely not be seen on campus.
Well, as Ariana Schwartz remarked in the paper, “It seems to me that’s exactly how he felt.” It’s especially unnerving that after all of the hype, when the details emerged, it sounded more like a provoked attack than a random, drunken beating.
I seriously urge the Emerald to more carefully consider publishing such “wanted” articles when it involves students or staff, especially with such sketchy details. Instead, why don’t we see a picture on the front cover of a captured “campus wanker.”

Aaron Reddick

fourth-year undergraduate

landscape architecture
 

Nookie deprivation

may end war
All right, here’s a plan to end the war. It’s simple, and if we band together, we could inadvertently amplify the revenue of adult shops from Portland to Maine.
I’m thinking Lysistrata had it right. If she were here right now, she would advise Laura to cut off “access,” and make Georgy think twice about sending 19-year-old kids to hunt some psycho who only allegedly has weapons of mass destruction. What if women everywhere crossed their legs and said, “No way honey! Not until you do something about impeaching the scary white guy who bought his way into office!”
I’m thinking our fake-it-till-ya-make-it-president is holding us hostage with a frightening amount of power, and drastic times call for drastic measures.
What do you say, ladies? This might be the only thing to save us from an insane egomaniac more worried about shaving seconds from his 5k time than about sending our loved ones into war. White male power has been uncontrolled for centuries. Their Achilles heel? A push-up bra and a lap dance. It sounds crude, but not as crude as the oil we’re killing for.
Just imagine 150 million men calling George, “urging” him to end the war. What if men everywhere flew to D.C. and demanded G.W. quit playing “GI-Joe-goes-to-nuclear-war” with our loved ones? He sleeps well at Camp David. But how well would he sleep in a cold bed with no nookie?

Adrienne Stuart

junior

educational studies
 

Curtin brings

experience, leadership skills to Senate Seat 15
One of the most qualified candidates running for ASUO Student Senate is Kevin Curtin, who is running for Social Science Seat 15. As a freshman, he was an ASUO intern on the legislative team and worked on projects that benefited all students. Recently, he was elected as the Oregon Federation of College Democrats co-chairman, a position that represents his excellent leadership skills and dedication to public service.
Leadership skills are not his only noteworthy attributes. His brilliant public speaking skills will amplify the voice of the social science majors in senate sessions. But perhaps Kevin’s best contribution to the representation of social science majors is his empathy for the underdog and determination for social justice.
I cannot think of a better person to best represent one of the most diverse constituency of majors on campus. So please vote for Kevin Curtin on April 9-11.

Steven Lockfield

senior

history and art history

Melton, Morales will work to empower

students
This letter is in support of the “It’s all about ME working 4 you!” ticket for ASUO Executive. I believe Maddy Melton and Eddy Morales are the most experienced candidates for this position because of their past involvement in the ASUO office and other student organizations.
If elected, Maddy and Eddy will work on student empowerment. Maddy and Eddy believe it is important to place students in decision-making boards and committees. They feel that more students need to be involved when the administration is making key decisions that will directly affect students.
Having witnessed Maddy and Eddy’s performance in the ASUO office, I know that when they make a commitment, they always follow through. I have the utmost confidence in Maddy and Eddy’s leadership skills and ability to carry out platform agendas.

Taraneh Foster

junior

journalism
 

Write in Lockfield

for Senate Seat 12
Before you AAA majors find yourself sitting at your computer wondering whom on the ballot to vote for, I want you to consider another option.
I am writing this because I believe that a candidate who is not on the ballot is the best choice for ASUO Student Senate. His name is Steven Lockfield, and he is running for AAA Senate Seat 12. By working with Lockfield closely, I have noticed many qualities that would make him perfect for the position of senator.
I have seen Lockfield consistently go out of his way to communicate with people in order to find solutions for difficult problems. Lockfield has progressive ideas, yet understands the need for fairness in the senate. He will seek out the input of students, giving them a greater voice in our school’s political decisions. More specifically, Lockfield plans to create a senate committee to study and fix the serious problem of voter apathy on campus.
I have no doubts that Lockfield is the person for this position. Please write in the name Steven Lockfield for AAA Senate Seat 12 on April 9-11!

Kevin Curtin

sophomore

political science