Editorial: A peace for both war and the days beyond
One of the most common sentiments we have heard expressed from all sides during the war debate has been a desire for peace. But what do we mean when we say ‘peace’? It seems that ‘peace’ has become a term of some ambiguity and equivocation. We all sort of assume that we know what we mean by peace, but we never really bother to define it and wonder about what we’re really seeking when we long for ‘peace.’
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Letters
The time has now come for Student Senate to show their true colors. They believed that it was Calvin’s duty to become involved in the affairs of our country and I agree. They also believed, however, that it was their duty to speak for all of Calvin. They acted on what they claimed to be moral grounds yet there was no denying the political implications. Students spoke out against the Senate’s resolution, debates were held, and a vote was taken. The results show that fifty-nine percent of the voting population of Calvin College does not support an anti-war resolution. Now Student Senate has an obligation to that majority whom they claim to represent.
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Correction
The March 14th article, "Give it up for the Lenten season," contained a factual error. The sentence, "Traditionally, Christianity has taught the discipline of fasting during the forty days before Lent", should have read, "...during the forty days before Easter." Chimes regrets the error.
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