http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=122048020033675900 Exciting school year gets going this week To the Editor: As we begin the new school year, I want you all to know how special this year will be. In today’s world, success for students at every grade has never been more important. Oregon’s new graduation requirements go into effect ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=122048006439954600 You might have noticed that I haven’t been around for a while. I have a pretty good excuse, though. I fell off my roof and broke my face and arms. In fact, I have a note from a doctor saying it’s OK for me to go back to work. I say “a” doctor instead of “the” ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=122047999576362100 The recent announcement by some 100 college presidents floating the proposal to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18 is nothing short of irresponsibility and foolishness. It’s also a selfish copout that would have horrific implications in our state and throughout the country. As an Oregon ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=122047970343247500 How do you measure a law’s effectiveness? By its original intent? By how accurately it reflects social and cultural reality? By how well and widely it is observed? By how easily it is enforced? These are the questions now being raised as the National Minimum Legal Drinking Age Act of 1984 ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=122047960722729700 ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=122047957308209600 Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the time when the public starts to pay attention to the November election. Millions of eyes and ears were riveted to the presidential race as Democrats held their national convention last week and as Republican nominee John McCain made his surprising ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121987476954182800 She taught us that love is a battlefield. The world is filled with heartbreakers. And most importantly, that girls can do anything boys can do – probably better. All hail Pat Benatar – the diva, rock and roll icon and inspiration behind my new haircut and outlook on life. ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121987467693008400 Hot times, many thanks at the Bash To the Editor: Thank you alumni! The weather was sizzling but so was the conversation among alums that gathered for the second Alumni Bash on Saturday, Aug. 16. A big thank you goes to some special alums who have worked very hard the last two years to ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121987463631137400 When a soldier returns home safely after a long tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan, his or her relatives are simply relieved to have their loved one back alive. But that relief could be something of an illusion: The dangers lurking here at home – due to scarred psyches – can be as ... http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=121986070190520000 ...