December 2003
Unclog swimming pools or line our pockets?
What do people most look for in a presidential candidate? Some may look for decisive leadership, while others want integrity or vision. A number of voters want someone with a sense of optimism and some just say they want the guy with the best hairdo.
MN Student Votes Essential to ’04 Elections
The 2004 presidential election looms before us, only 11 months away. As of late November, PollingReport.com reported that President Bush,s approval rating, although climbing, hovers around 55%. This mid-fifties approval rating, one year before the election proves that our nation remains just as divided as it was three years ago in the 2000 presidential election. Three years ago, Florida was won by 537 votes and provided the margin of victory in the Electoral College for President Bush.
Skating with ownership
The student fans who have supported the St.
Letters to the Editor
Praise for the St. Thomas Standard
Outstanding! A breath of fresh air! The St. Thomas Standard is a welcomed addition. Best of luck to all involved.
Steve Mathre
Men’s Track and Field Coach
Highlight of the morning
A Note from the Editor
As finals draw near and we prepare to leave St. Thomas for Christmas creak, and for many of us, the month of January, it is good to reflect on the past semester and consider our accomplishments. Like any chapter in life, it is easy to forget what occurred unless we have some record in the form of writing or photos. I believe that this issue will serve this function. Like a diary, it will remind us of the main themes that have characterized this semester.
