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Donald Trump and the Legacy of the Celebrity Politician

Andrew Oliver    Staff Writer When talking about Donald Trump and his family, one issue is always raised: what qualifies a family of politically inexperienced celebrities to hold such high executive office in the United States, a country that has long prided itself as being a bold and unashamed meritocracy? Since the 1800s, and the presidency of Chester Arthur, this country has prided itself on … Continue reading Donald Trump and the Legacy of the Celebrity Politician

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March or Just Madness?

  Antonio Rivera    Staff Writer   Every year the same things happen.  We celebrate another birthday. We deal with the stresses of life. Then, we move on, just to do it all over again. But there’s something that happens every March that grabs the attention of many people all over the nation and have them glued to their TVs.  March Madness has become the obsession of … Continue reading March or Just Madness?

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The Horrors of a World without Coffee

Kaetlyn Dembkoski    Staff Writer Whether it’s caused by a much-needed late night study session before a final exam, struggling to wake up for an eight o’clock class, or needing to properly function after remaining awake for sixteen hours, college students run almost entirely on caffeine in some shape or form. Ranges of caffeinated drinks from docile tea to extreme energy drinks are utilized daily … Continue reading The Horrors of a World without Coffee

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Literature in the Digital Age

Sarah Swindell    Opinions Editor   There was once a time when books were treasured. Monks spent ages composing each page like a work of art with fine detailing and decoration framing each passage. As fine and exquisite as the gold leaf and special colored inks, literature was a fine rarity. Keep in mind that many of these books were religious, but it still was … Continue reading Literature in the Digital Age

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The Judging of Abortion

Brianna Wilson    Staff Writer Frequent crying, waking up at 4 a.m., thousands of diaper changes, and various bodily fluids ending up on you. These are some of the staples of motherhood. While motherhood can be one of the most fulfilling experiences for certain women, it isn’t for everyone. It certainly isn’t something that all women are ready for when a pregnancy occurs. Being ready … Continue reading The Judging of Abortion

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Students and Staff: The Interpersonal Relations and Lack Thereof

Kaetlyn Dembkoski    Staff Writer  For many college is a new experience; one that new students are often less than prepared for. Along with an extreme increase in the amount of work, there is also stress, expectations, and much more to juggle upon arriving at the grounds. To make matters more difficult for the average student, we are, for the most part, going on our … Continue reading Students and Staff: The Interpersonal Relations and Lack Thereof

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The Republican Town Hall Reality

Andrew Oliver Staff Writer “As of late, it has become apparent that some individuals who are not really interested in meaningful dialogue attend town halls just to create disruptions and media spectacles.” “This is particularly unfortunate because it leads to a scenario in which only the loudest voices in the room can be heard and very little meaningful discussion can actually occur.” “While I am … Continue reading The Republican Town Hall Reality

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