The 2007 UPD campus crime statistics were released Oct. 1 by the Department of Education and paint a telling picture about the status of crime on the UNF campus.

Increases in robbery, burglary and drug law violations were offset by decreases in more serious crimes like arson, aggravated assault and motor vehicle theft.

But what does this say about our campus? Is it safer now than ever?

Looking at the big picture of the crime report, it is easy to generalize and say, for instance, that we’re willing to trade some loss of property for the relative absence of violent crime, the theft of our cars versus being engulfed in flames.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said Oct. 20 Congress and the President must act to stave off a worsening economic situation, adding he will support an additional stimulus package that should “include measures to help improve access to credit by consumers.”

Regardless, easy credit and mal-investment – induced by federal government intervention – is the direct cause for the current economic situation, and most Americans are looking toward two men for solutions: Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain.

Only in a true “two-party” system can the American public be offered two opposing candidates who agree more than disagree.

A recent trend in clothing design is boasting insignia of military divisions, and while some might think this is a great way to revere those who fought in many wars to support our country and the values we treasure, they are sorely mistaken.

This trend should give the opportunity to recognize soldiers who many might not have been aware of, and it should give us a chance to pay tribute to those who are most deserving of our praise – but the youth who are wearing it are not recognizing the value of the design.

Young people should be honored to have the opportunity to spread this awareness, but it seems few are even cognizant of what they are actually representing when these logos are displayed.

A growing trend among college students is the art of detaching themselves from art in museums and galleries.

Art is supposed to be an experience that evokes emotions so it will be remembered for its unique style and quality, even if just for a brief moment.

But enjoying what others have created in our classrooms, homes and workplaces has been abandoned as we become more accustomed to our lives in the digital age.

Dear Editor,
I’ll keep this short and sweet though this is something I know I and many other UNF students feel so strongly about.

It is very obvious which party the majority of students on campus are voting for in the upcoming election. I feel some students – not all – support one side for the wrong reasons and lack of information.

I would like to throw out a few points to kick-start everyone’s thinking about why they support their chosen side.