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Why Politicians Should Scrap Celebrity Endorsements

Andrew Oliver   Staff Writer Despite the fact that the majority of celebrities in the entertainment industry have no political experience, when election time comes around the story seems to change. It is always sold to the audience as if they have been deeply involved in the American political system their whole lives with certain type of  self-created authority that entitles them to be heard. … Continue reading Why Politicians Should Scrap Celebrity Endorsements

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Keep Borders Open for International Refugees

Dylan Hull  StaffWriter A man stands five meters below what once was the surface of a city.  Dwarfed by the surrounding rubble, the man points upward, as if to show where the ground once separated the streets from his shelter beneath the earth.  The sun beats down on the man’s shoulders, exposing him to the munitions of friend and foe.   The city is Aleppo, … Continue reading Keep Borders Open for International Refugees

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The Fairytale of Romantic Relationships in 2016

Sarah Swindell   Opinions Editor Once upon a time, when I was a little girl in braided pigtails, I dreamed of a prince coming to me in some cinematic moment and the world would fall into place. I was intoxicated with childhood princess films, filling my imagination with dreams of happily ever after. As an older girl in braided pigtails verging on actual full-fledged adulthood, … Continue reading The Fairytale of Romantic Relationships in 2016

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Coffeeology > Tate Street Coffee House

Harrison Phipps   Staff Writer  I am going to say it outright in the beginning, and if you do not like it you are free to stop reading. You should hear me out, however. Between the two coffee shops on Tate Street, I prefer Coffeeology over Tate Street Coffee House (TSCH). I want to emphasize I have nothing against these businesses, but speak from the … Continue reading Coffeeology > Tate Street Coffee House

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Post-Election for the GOP

Andrew Oliver   Staff Writer  In this election, the American people have witnessed a true turning point for the Republican Party. The unexpected and meteoric rise of Donald Trump has thrown a massive wrench in the cogs of the GOP establishment, resulting in what might require total reevaluation and realignment after the election. If Hillary Clinton wins, and at this point, it is looking like … Continue reading Post-Election for the GOP

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Paying for Health: The Meal Choices

Kaetlyn Dembkoski   Staff Writer As college students, we are constantly tasked with juggling our lives; from homework and studying to attending social outings and maintaining stress levels, there are times where we neglect the rudimentary aspects of life. We throw away sleep for better test grades, swap out physical activity for more study time, and even disregard social gatherings to ensure that we are … Continue reading Paying for Health: The Meal Choices

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Quarantined and Outcasted: The Unfavorable Reputation of People with STDs/STIs

Kaetlyn Dembkoski   Staff Writer In a world that sometimes focuses too heavily on differences and occasionally obsesses over the notion of separating what we cannot relate too, it is not always the visible divergences that are utilized to isolate and outcast. For many, it is the differences that are not constantly in sight that are the most detrimental to our reputations as people. For … Continue reading Quarantined and Outcasted: The Unfavorable Reputation of People with STDs/STIs

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Kaepernick Tackling the Issues That Truly Matter

Antonio Rivera   Staff Writer  If there are three things Americans love they are food, free stuff, and football, at least up until recently. Over the past year, however, there have been cases where there has been some controversy over this nationally loved sport. Of course I am talking about some things that involve plays, teams, or scores, right? Wrong. During the past year, some … Continue reading Kaepernick Tackling the Issues That Truly Matter

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Donald Trump: A Winner of Sorts

Andrew Oliver   Staff Writer It seems that Donald Trump’s derogatory video scandal has illustrated a breaking point for his peers and his party. In the wake of his lewd and inappropriate conduct, Republican Party officials are formally withdrawing support in huge numbers. Many Republican Senators will not be taking Trump’s emails, nor will they be sending out any in support. Paul Ryan has said … Continue reading Donald Trump: A Winner of Sorts

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The NFL and breast cancer: is it really to be applauded?

Sarah Swindell   Opinions Editor The month of October is always a time of change. It is the first official month of fall, bringing crunching leaves and changing colors. It is when the National Football League moves into full swing, moving out of divisional games into more conference match ups. When a home team takes on another in this iconic American sport, sports organizations do … Continue reading The NFL and breast cancer: is it really to be applauded?

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