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Quick Comment – Assault Rifles Are Not Culture

Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer We’ve all heard of the Second Amendment. Its reasonable, if somewhat antiquated, language states, “a well regulated Militia, being necessary….” But militias aren’t relevant anymore. They once were, in the days of native raids, or as a precaution against slave revolts. But we have the National Guard now. So if it’s not for hunting, and clearly not for home defense, what … Continue reading Quick Comment – Assault Rifles Are Not Culture

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Hands Off the EPA

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is working hard at deregulating Obama-era regulations meant to protect the environment and the people in it. President Trump’s promises to do so have been made under the guise of returning rightful power to the states in environmental matters, as well as doing away with regulations which, according to the administration, are terrible job-killers. However, despite the … Continue reading Hands Off the EPA

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Aid for Our Commonwealth Island

Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer Even though Hurricane Maria made its mark almost a month ago, Puerto Rico is still buried in rubble and trying to repair as much as they can. While help is trying its best to get the island back together again, it isn’t coming fast enough. As a result, dark times have washed over Puerto Rico since Maria’s devastating attack. As a … Continue reading Aid for Our Commonwealth Island

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Toxic Fraternity Culture

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer Colleges like to celebrate their history and alumni by creating a culture around tradition to generate a sense of unity among students. Fraternities have existed at American colleges since the mid-19th century. They are a benefit for people who need to network. Being part of a fraternity looks good on a resume and can get you preferential treatment. However, their values … Continue reading Toxic Fraternity Culture

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Circumcision Sucks: The Uncut Version

Brianna Wilson Staff Writer When a baby with a penis is born in this country, the majority of doctors automatically assume the parents will want their child to have a circumcision, regardless of whether the parents’ religious beliefs require the practice or not. The doctor walks into the room and straps down the newborn’s arms and legs, fully prepared to cut off part of a … Continue reading Circumcision Sucks: The Uncut Version

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Alt-Right Manhood

Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer One gets a curious sense of the familiar when reading about the alt-right. In the chosen symbols, the slogans and the memes, you might recall voices from childhood or, more likely, adolescence. The young men who make up this movement are indeed the same ones who leave angry comments online because the Star Wars Battlefront: 2 single player campaign protagonist isn’t … Continue reading Alt-Right Manhood

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Take a Knee

Krysten Heberly Staff Writer Colin Kaepernick has been under fire since August of 2016 for making the decision to take a knee during the playing of the national anthem. He has received national press coverage for this action, and has even influenced other athletes to take a knee as well. The issue has been made relevant again as our inglorious leader Donald Trump recently spoke … Continue reading Take a Knee

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Learning to Defend

Kaetlyn Dembkoski Staff Writer When doing last minute preparations for college, we hope to pack everything we need. From school supplies to room decorations, the essentials are all boxed up. We’ve got to double check that we’ve got everything since college can be a scary place if we’re not fully prepared. The classes, the professors and the short time spans to get from building to … Continue reading Learning to Defend

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Satirist’s Corner – The Value of Education

Cason Ragland Staff Writer If there’s one thing about university you can rely on it’s the fact that you’ll always get your money’s worth. Each class offers new and insightful inspirations that will remain in your heart for the rest of your days. This can be found most easily in the general education classes that all students have to take. I can’t begin to tell … Continue reading Satirist’s Corner – The Value of Education

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The Absurdity of the Klan in North Karolina

Nicholas Tyler Staff Writer At UNCG we enjoy a perspective that is lost on many in this state. A college campus provides sanctuary that isn’t always apparent from the inside looking out. But even that sanctuary can be challenged, as we saw by the demonstrations in Charlottesville, and more specifically the University of VIirginia. Unfortunately, eternal vigilance is still the price of liberty, and the … Continue reading The Absurdity of the Klan in North Karolina

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