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Crossfire
In this article Michael Mello writes about giving amnesty to the people who refused to participate in the Vietnam War.
Vote "Yes" on the Bill of Rights
Michael Mello writes on Mary Washington College's Bill of Rights and the upcoming vote to ratify it.
Students Discuss Rape Prevention
A newspaper article by Michael Mello on the discussion of rape prevention at Mary Washington College
569 Would Live In 23-Hour Dorm
Students of Mary Washington College give their opinions on 23-hour visitation rights. Information is based off of polls taken to see how the students feel. It tells the reader of what is soon to come based off of the negative opinions.
Letter to the Editor
A letter to the editor in response to an article about a student on trial for an honor violation at Mary Washington College.
Westmoreland "4": Our Judicial System on Trial
Four college students on trial for vandalism and noise.
MWC Establishes Campus NORML
The establishment of the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML) at Mary Washington College was the first attempt by any college in Virginia to have this organization on campus. With acting president Michael Mello, MWC NORML will…
Free Speech: Defense of an Enemy
Newspaper article by Michael A. Mello which addresses the Constitutional problems of a legal case involving the prohibition of American Nazis from organizing a demonstration. Mello defends the American Nazis right to assemble under the First…
What is a Radical?
An opinion piece in the Mary Washington College student newspaper about the misuse of the word "radical" when used to describe political activism. Argues that while student activism is often looked down upon, it is an important part of the…
Legacy of Dean Rusk: Two Views
This is an article was written by Michael A. Mello in 1977 for the College of Mary Washington's student run newspaper, called The Bullet. Mello is arguing that the United States did indeed commit war crimes during our time in SouthEast Asia, during…
"Time for a Bill of Rights"
Letter to the editor advocating for a Student Bill of Rights at MWC.
Due Process Of Law?
Newspaper article about the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause and its applicability to actions taken by state agencies. Colleges, categorized as state agencies, should conform to the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process clause regarding…
Gay Student Union at MWC
An editorial about the Gay Student Union at Mary Washington College and the student body's reaction to it, arguing in support of the club.
Backfire - ERA
Editorial answering a letter written to The Bullet at Mary Washington college about women's rights needing more attention. The writer of the letter believing the Equal Rights Amendment would do that.
Letters
Michael Mello's response to Dr. Thomas Johnson's belief that The Bullet is no an example of a free press. He believes it to be censored by the Board of Publications.
Senate Vice-President Says Constitution is a Farce
Interview of former Vice President of the Student Senate at Mary Washington College, conducted by Mike Mello. The interview involved the Vice President of the Student Senate's reason for resigning after a disagreement about not following the…
Death Not Easy Punishment for Murder
After the murder of federal appellate Judge Robert S. Vance, Mello discusses the opinions on the death penalty held in states such as Florida, California, New York, and Texas. Mello further examines the complications of the death penalty including…
Death Penalty Foes Have Been Dormant
The case of Gordon Perry is examined. It is considered by Michael Mello to be a case highly important to those opposing the death penalty in New Hampshire.
Good Choices, Bad Process
An opinion piece about the selection of justices for the Vermont Supreme Court in 1997. Mello describes why he thinks the governor was flawed in his process of choosing the justices for the Supreme Court.
Hunter Indictment Is Phony
An article written by Michael Mello arguing for reform in the justice system claiming that the government abdicates its moral and ethical responsibility not to indict citizens being scrutinized by prosecutors.