‘Gold standard’ WUSTL hosts debate

Photo by Joe AngelesAll the planning comes down to this: President Bush debates Sen. Kerry Oct. 8 at the Athletic Complex.Millions of Americans watched the nationally televised town-hall forum, with many more millions tuning in worldwide.

Evolutionary theorist Richards to lecture for Assembly Series

Robert Richards, a prominent expert on Darwin and evolutionary theory, will present a lecture titled “Did Ernst Haeckel Commit Fraud in Defending Darwin’s Theory,” on Oct. 21 as part of the Assembly Series. Richards conducts research and teaches in the history and philosophy of biology and psychology.

Rocca leads student forum in ‘my own town hall’

There was one thing student supporters of both Bush and Kerry could agree on in Graham Chapel: They love Mo Rocca. The Congress of the South 40 brought Rocca to campus Oct. 8 for the special post-debate event. The slightly geeky, self-proclaimed “fake journalist” took the stage to thunderous applause after an introduction by Olin […]

John Danforth to give major policy address at WUSTL

John C. Danforth, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, will deliver a major policy address at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in Graham Chapel. The event is free and open to the University community. Danforth has a distinguished record of public service. Best-known for his 18-year run as Republican senator from Missouri, he also has served […]

Bush, Kerry tangle on an array of issues

The candidates butted heads issues including foreign policy, national security, the economy and deficits, health care and stem-cell research.