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Hate Speech or Free Speech

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer Dayanna Volitich, a Florida teacher who admitted to hosting the white supremacist podcast “Unapologetic,” has resigned after her racist comments became exposed in early March by the Huffington Post. Volitich claims she discusses “what others are too afraid to talk about,” but her account only feeds off of fear-mongering and propaganda that further divides the country. The scandal has brought … Continue reading Hate Speech or Free Speech

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The Ruff Life of Dog Breeding

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer In mid-March, Christina Fay of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, was convicted with 17 counts of animal cruelty. Fay had been accused of neglecting the welfare of 75 Great Danes that lived with her in her 13,000 square foot mansion, which is suspected to have been used as a puppy mill. When authorities fetched the dogs from their cage, many of them had … Continue reading The Ruff Life of Dog Breeding

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We Deserve Better Sex Education

Brianna Wilson Staff Writer   While growing up in the South, there were many things I have come to enjoy and even love; drinking sweet tea, walking in the woods, playing in a creek, eating grits and using a Southern vocabulary. The one thing I did not enjoy was inadequate sex-ed classes. When I was in high school, my sexual education consisted of three activities. … Continue reading We Deserve Better Sex Education

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Essential Oils Are Not the Cure

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor Alternative medicines have long taken the forefront of culture and remedies. From turmeric powder to herbal supplements, supermarket shelves have been stocked with cures and remedies that seem to be the only escape from the conniving hands of big pharma. Yet, with such an emphasis on the alternative side of medicine, it can be easy to get swept up in the … Continue reading Essential Oils Are Not the Cure

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The Issues of an All White House

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor On March 25, Donald Trump posed with the new staff of summer interns at the White House. Almost immediately, social media users began to point out the nearly all white cast of future representatives depicted, and rightly so. The photo characterizes not only the white leanings of the Trump administration, but of the Republican party as a whole. According to a … Continue reading The Issues of an All White House

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Columns, Opinions

Why History Months are Still Important

Elliott Voorhees Staff Writer The act of dedicating an entire month to the commemoration of a group is a thoughtful action in and of itself. Yet, has our culture turned it into a meaningless gesture to promote a liberal image? I believe it has done the opposite. I think it is important to celebrate a community’s accomplishments even if there is a long way to … Continue reading Why History Months are Still Important

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The War on Marijuana and Selective Enforcement

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Currently, the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. As of 2017, there were approximately 2.2 million adults in state and federal prisons. That translates to 1 in 110 adults. U.S. prisons are home to over 20 percent of the world’s prison population. Along with an immense number of current prisoners, the U.S. also has some of the … Continue reading The War on Marijuana and Selective Enforcement

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John Bolton: A Dangerous Addition to the Trump Team

Sarah Grace Goolden Staff Writer President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that John Bolton, current political commentator and former U.S. ambassador, will take the position of national security advisor. He will replace Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, and will be Trump’s third pick within 14 months of the presidency. The role of a national security advisor is to advise and assist the president on national security … Continue reading John Bolton: A Dangerous Addition to the Trump Team

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Consumer Demand Should Support Ethical Coffee

Krysten Heberly Opinions Editor The only thing I like about my morning, is my coffee. From the long, brisk walk from my apartment to campus, to the lull of the morning gen-eds which are better for doodling than for learning, coffee is the only thing which gets me through. I am also not the only person who feels this way. According to the National Coffee … Continue reading Consumer Demand Should Support Ethical Coffee

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Lies, Pleas and Indictment Heat

Kassandra Travis Staff Writer President Trump is feeling some heat, and I’m not talking physically. The Robert Mueller led special counsel investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election has been moving fast and handing out indictments to many suspected parties, including those associated with Trump’s election campaign. With the evidence proven by Mueller’s recent indictments, coupled with the guilty pleadings and charges, it seems … Continue reading Lies, Pleas and Indictment Heat

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