The Traveler

"It's time to rethink the drinking age," proclaim the 129 signatories of the Amethyst Initiative petition.

These petitioners are not eager-to-drink 18-year-olds. They are well-educated and presumably conscientious administrators, including the presidents of Duke, Dartmouth and Johns Hopkins.… 2 Comments

For the second year in a row, the UA was named in the top tier of national universities, according to U.S. News and World Report.

With 262 universities considered across the nation, the UA was given the 125th spot, putting it in the top-tier status. But only seven other schools are listed below the UA in the top tier, said Kathy Van Laningham, the vice provost for planning and the director of the office of institutional research.… Post the First Comment

The two best times during the day are sunrise and sunset.

I like sunrise because it gives everyone a new start on a new day. And sunset - I like it because it brings the peace of evening and rest to refresh the body for a new day to come. The new day also brings with it opportunity - the chance to make a new start, and, if chosen, a new day for all people to give more than they take.… Post the First Comment

Ouch. Must we start the year off so negatively?

I have gentle suggestions for the first featured letter writers of the new academic year. No passive aggression here, honest.

Deena Owens: Chill, sister. We cannot assume that "no one heeded the warning to print schedules early." … Post the First Comment