Opinion
Bush not a marketable leader
Whitney J. Davis | February 2As George Bush heads into his sixth year as president, he has filled us with false hopes and empty promises to fix our problems.
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Opinion
In business, greed necessary, not evil
Whitney J. Davis | December 11Is business really evil? I have argued both sides of this debate and feel now is the time to take a stand. The answer to this question is a clear no. Business is not evil. Some people are evil. Businesses cannot make decisions, exploit people or steal on their own; it is only the people within businesses who have the ability to act. The corporation, as a whole, is nothing more than an idea. It's time we start to look at the institution of business separately from individual businesses and, further, individual people.
Opinion
Lack of funds leaves U.S. research behind
Whitney J. Davis | November 29Stem cell research is a hot issue wrapped up in an ethical war. Although ethics play a role in the debate, it is important to consider other dimensions. Stem cell research means so much more to the U.S. than a religious debate - it means economic potential, scientific advancement and, potentially, the end to many serious diseases.
Opinion
Petty lawsuits cost everyone
Whitney J. Davis | November 20Class action lawsuits have become commonplace in U.S. courtrooms. The common denominator among these suits is that they are almost always filed against big business. There are a variety of reasons for this, including morally neutral lawyers and corporate deep pockets - money-hungry people looking for a quick dollar.
Opinion
Column: Sweetener subsidies
Whitney J. Davis | September 27by Whitney J. Davis Daily Lobo columnist If you have ever read a food label, then you might have heard of high-fructose corn syrup. It is found in nearly every processed food in the United States, including sodas like Coca-Cola. If you have ever bought a Coke outside the U.
Opinion
Column: Wal-Mart at unfair advantage
Whitney J. Davis | September 6Wal-Mart has spent the last few years in the public bull's-eye. Some claim Wal-Mart is being attacked simply because it is the biggest retailer with the highest profits. Although being the biggest comes with much more public scrutiny - and thus more responsibility to be socially aware - being the best is not necessarily a corporate death sentence in our capitalism-loving society. However, the case against Wal-Mart does in fact have strong points.
