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We should value history, not tear it down

Mark Parent Opinions Editor We don’t love our history anymore. It’s true. These days, we’re content to bask in the glories of our own moral superiority, while blithely criticizing the faults of our forefathers. You see, we’re told by many of our contemporaries — professors, politicians and know-it-all college students — that previous generations are backward and stupid. In fact, society tells us that we … Continue reading We should value history, not tear it down

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Dear Republicans, please rally around Rubio!

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Marco Rubio must be the republican presidential nominee. If Republicans don’t go that route, it’s likely that one of three things will happen: Ted Cruz will lose to Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump will lose to Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will defeat Hillary Clinton. You read that right: Donald Trump could easily become the 45th President of the United States. Frankly, … Continue reading Dear Republicans, please rally around Rubio!

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Millennial Moment

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Let’s just say it: El Nino, for North Carolinians, is a sign of God’s existence.You see, here in the South, cold temperatures are about as welcome as a drunk at a teetotalers meeting. It’s due to this utter dislike of sub-fifty degree weather that I’m giddy about the effects of El Nino, and, more than that, it makes me wish climate … Continue reading Millennial Moment

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UNCG needs a conservative “safe space”

Mark Parent Opinions Editor It’s tough being a conservative on a college campus — especially UNC-Greensboro. You see, we’re an oppressed group on campus. Whenever we take sensible and thoughtful positions on abortion, LGBT rights, illegal immigration, political correctness, the minimum wage or the role of government, we are almost instantly targeted by harsh rhetoric and condemnation. It simply hurts our feelings, and it’s offensive. … Continue reading UNCG needs a conservative “safe space”

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Congressman Howard Coble’s legacy

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Last Tuesday, the longest serving U.S. congressman in North Carolina history sadly passed away after more than 30 years of public service. Howard Coble, a local Greensboro lawyer, was first elected to Congress in 1984 as a part of the Reagan landslide over Walter Mondale. The Sixth District Congressional seat at that time was one prone to change. In fact, Coble’s … Continue reading Congressman Howard Coble’s legacy

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Millennials’ apathy is pathetic

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Did you know there was a city council election in Greensboro last week? Odds are, you didn’t. Of course, for millennials, this isn’t a surprise. You see, millennials are notorious for being apathetic. Of course, the only reason I say that is because millennials are so apathetic that they’re unaware of their apathy. In the last major elections, which took place … Continue reading Millennials’ apathy is pathetic

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The most interesting man at UNCG: Allen Carpenter

Mark Parent Opinions Editor If you’re a student at UNC-Greensboro and you have even a hint of a social life, then you’ve undoubtedly crossed paths with Allen Carpenter. Allen is a real fish out of water on campus. He’s a self-described country boy who loves hunting, fishing, God, Marco Rubio, Kappa Delta Rho and America. In fact, he’s like a cross between Duck Dynasty and … Continue reading The most interesting man at UNCG: Allen Carpenter

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Your P.C. Guide to Halloween Costumes

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Oh, what a great time to be in college! Halloween, the creepiest day of the year, is officially upon us, which means that every type of student will have a chance to showcase his or her individuality by pretending to be someone else. That’s right, the creeps will be even creepier, the sorority girls will dress provocatively, the frat guys will … Continue reading Your P.C. Guide to Halloween Costumes

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Republicans need women in leadership positions

Mark Parent Opinions Editor If you’ve been paying any attention to the news over the last couple of weeks, I’m sure you’re aware of the latest installment of Lord of the Flies…sorry, I mean the Republican search for the next speaker of the House of Representatives. The disorder in the lower chamber of Congress is, frankly, stunning. By showing an unwillingness to coalesce around a … Continue reading Republicans need women in leadership positions

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The Republicans need to grow a backbone

The Republicans need to grow a backbone Mark Parent Opinions Editor Over the last few weeks, the same media narrative has bombarded us all: the Republicans would be silly to shut down the government. Well, as we all now know, this prediction never came to fruition, and the government is still up and running…at least until Nov. 5. But, as a conservative, I am really … Continue reading The Republicans need to grow a backbone

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