Alexandra Schwartz
‘Intent’ defense doesn’t excuse Imus’ words

In a televised statement over the weekend, radio personality Don Imus had this to say: “There’s a difference between pre-meditated murder, and the gun going […]

To judge police, one must know the details

If you don’t look closely at the details, there could be something glamorous about the sting that ousted a couple of New Haven police officers […]

Oscars took a break from politics as usual

It was a strange stroke of mercy to see Hollywood back down from politics at this year’s Oscars. Remember last year, when the A-listers went […]

Student input could improve tenure system

When my “Modern British Novel” section found out last semester that our professor hadn’t gotten tenure, there were a few initial reactions. First, surprise. Next, […]

Yalies can engage in war debate in better ways

Are students going to make any difference in the war in Iraq, or aren’t we? The question has been popping up in the News recently. […]

Let MLK Day renew focus on social justice

It’s a nice twist of fate that Martin Luther King Jr. was born at the end of the holiday season. By January, our nationwide frenzy […]

City has waited too long for new tower

There was just one problem with yesterday’s News article titled “Alumni to design for ground zero”: the “to.” What is taking New York so long […]

Election gives us a Congress to be proud of

When I went off to India this past summer, I was prepared to answer many unusual questions. I had been told that I should expect […]

Dearth of woman columnists is puzzling

It’s always nice to be in a class of one’s own, right? Looking over the new ranks of News columnists, I don’t feel so sure. […]

Uproar over opera is but latest exhibit of hypersensitivity

What do a few mediocre cartoons and Mozart have in common? If you guessed “the wrath of Muslim extremists,” then you’re the winner. As everyone […]

Five years after Sept. 11, pain still fresh

In mid-August, I had just curled up with the remote for an hour of TV-relaxation when a strange image appeared on the screen. A golden […]