A century later, the need for Turkish recognition remains

One family’s story – the need for closure and the economic repurcussions of the Armenian genocide.

One night in 1914 in Edirne, Turkey, there was a knock at the door. It was midnight. The Turkish police burst through the doors of my grandfather’s home and shot and killed his older brother. Upon learning a different brother was in the Turkish army, the police spared the lives of the rest of the family and left the house, but not before stealing all the money they found and forcing my grandfather and his mother on a train into the desert. 1 comment

Cut throat majors, the true test of our futures after college

The trials and tribulations of a struggling communication major.

Before I came to Delaware, I decided to change my major from English (which I had put on my application) to Communication. I want to be a journalist, and since this university does not offer journalism as a major, I researched communication, and it sounded like it might be the thing for me. 11 comments

Contamination cleanup is a must

Public safety should be number one priority for Chrysler

With the university’s recent acquisition of the Chrysler plant comes serious worries over its past.  A 2008 report shows that the 272-acre site has at least 12 known areas of contamination. They range from chemicals used in paint thinner to arsenic and PCBs.

Advisement should remain a choice

Apple’s plan for mandatory meetings is unnecessary

University provost Tom Apple introduced a proposal last week that would require each student to obtain a password prior to class registration. This password could only be obtained from a student’s advisor, effectively mandating preliminary advisement before signing up for classes. 1 comment

Letter to the Editor

Stellar performance deserves recognition

An amazing performance of Haydn’s oratorio “The Creation” occurred in Mitchell Hall on Saturday, Dec. 5. The UD Symphony orchestra under Conductor Stone, the Scholar Cantorum under Director Richard, and the soloists, Brandt, Racheva and Smith, deserve the heartiest congratulations for an excellent job.

Editorialisms

Letter from the editor

Dear Readers, This week we’re excited to feature a special report on the Chrysler property, both in this week’s issue and on our Web site. Reporter Jordan Wompierski has spent the last month investigating contamination at the South College Avenue site recently purchased by the university. 1 comment