In previous columns, Mr. Ezeanyim rags on President Bush for getting us into a quagmire with no end in sight. Now, he is criticizing him for taking steps to transfer power to the Iraqis and greatly reduce our role in Iraq, eventually ending our presence there.

This race-based admission debate has gone overboard. According to Kellee Carr on Monday's mail call, she says to blame the educational system of Texas. I find this quite amusing. Teachers cannot force kids to want to learn. It is up to the parents to promote the advantages of being well educated, not the teachers.

I sat down yesterday before my calculus class, ready to get my daily news from The Battalion, but when I opened up the paper, I was once again disappointed by the artwork chosen. The Battalion has in many past newspapers chosen to use a risque picture for illustration, and Monday's was no exception.

Our University is one of the most prideful schools in the nation. We have no problem in telling people how great our education is because it came from Texas A&M. To show our pride, we love to wear A&M apparel.You cannot walk into a classroom and not see at least one "Texas A&M" shirt, hat, or shorts.