China taking right steps

World has long way to go to understand AIDS

By Breann Schossow

President-elect Barack Obama promised to recommit U.S. efforts against the disease. Google put a link and a Red ribbon on their Web site. Starbucks partnered with (RED) for the holiday season. Bono is helping launch (RED)WIRE, a music-themed Web site. Candlelight vigils were held in commemoration of those who lost the war against AIDS.

Some not-so-golden gophers

Mother of three sets poor example for children

By Rachael Kloek

Some fans at the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher-University of Iowa Hawkeye football game Nov. 26 may have witnessed more action off the field than they did on the field during the 55-0 shutout win by the Hawkeyes. Two Iowans were caught in a men's bathroom of the Minneapolis Metrodome engaging in sexual activity.

Spectator editorial: It's a stampede

Wal-Mart should take on responsibility for death

By Spectator Staff

Some retail outlets may have a new announcement for their shoppers. "Human stampede special, isle thirteen." According to a Dec. 1 Associated Press article, a temporary worker at a Nassau County Wal-Mart was trampled to death by a stampede of post-Thanksgiving shoppers.

Oh, their cheating hearts

High schools, colleges could help curb problem

By Luke Anderson

I watched a video on YouTube yesterday showing how to cheat on a test using a Coke bottle. The "tutorial" video shows how to cut the label cleanly, scan it to a computer, edit the original words and make your own in Photoshop and print out a replica of the original label on glossy paper.

Mmmboppin' with Scott Hansen: You guys want some cookies?

By Scott Hansen

Girl Scouts attempt to increase membership, go about it the wrong way.