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Viewpoint discrimination: The overlooked oppression

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Everyone is oppressed in college; or, at least, that’s how it feels sometimes. Of course, I seldom witness these many oppressions—and, honestly, most of those crying wolf over all of these “injustices” are probably in the same boat as me. I get it, though. Whenever one considers the fact that an individual is being systematically disadvantaged for no reason other than … Continue reading Viewpoint discrimination: The overlooked oppression

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Letter to the Editor: Students should thank Gov. McCrory

Jonathan Suh  Guest Writer Are you concerned about the education system in the U.S? If you are in North Carolina, you need not worry as the high school graduation in this state is at 85.4 percent, which has never been higher in our states history. The thanks should go to Gov. Pat McCory who has strived to see the enhancement of our education system.  Without … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Students should thank Gov. McCrory

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Letter to the Editor: The importance of Earth Day

Kristie Middleton       Guest Writer Over the last decade, phrases like “go green” and “reduce your carbon footprint” have become firmly embedded in our lexicon, just as Earth Day has become an annual celebration. As an environmental advocate, this couldn’t make me happier. I’ve been inspired to see people switch to efficient light bulbs, recycle and use canvas shopping bags instead of paper … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: The importance of Earth Day

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Why I boycott Israel

Katerina Mansour        Staff Writer When discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, much of the focus tends to be on the armed aspect of the conflict. We argue about who attacked whom, whether it was self-defense, or whether one side had better justification than the other. Yet, an important discussion to have, and important information to know, relates to Israel’s informal settlements in the West … Continue reading Why I boycott Israel

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The lesson from the fall of the Roman Republic

Adam Griffin    Staff Writer There is an oft-repeated phrase that “Rome did not fall in a day,” in fact, Rome was falling for hundreds of years. But the roots of this decline can be traced to the collapse of their republican form of government that traded stable institutions for imperial glory; suffice it to say, this trade marked the beginning of Rome’s long road … Continue reading The lesson from the fall of the Roman Republic

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No-risk driving: The future of automated vehicles

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor Autonomous driving is a technology that drivers in the US are going to have to get used to and they’re going to have to get used to it pretty quickly. The technology, which uses machine learning algorithms, or essentially computer programs that can learn by trial and error, promises to fix a lot of problems plaguing the transportation industry. Many in the … Continue reading No-risk driving: The future of automated vehicles

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College deals with mental illness poorly

Ailey O’Toole    Staff Writer I’m sure almost all of you reading this know someone who struggles with anxiety or depression, maybe even suicidal thoughts or attempts. This is because mental illness is quickly on the rise among college students. In 2013, a survey of college students found that 57 percent of women and 40 percent of men reported experiencing “overwhelming anxiety” in the previous … Continue reading College deals with mental illness poorly

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Leftism is the biggest threat to the U.S.

Mark Parent Opinions Editor Trigger warning: I am about to say something very offensive. In fact, it’s so offensive that you’ll be tempted to type a mean-spirited, hateful tweet — which actually happens to me, occasionally — that demeans my political positions, while simultaneously calling me childish names. Of course, these hateful comments will have no bearing on my conscience; after all, I suffered irreparable … Continue reading Leftism is the biggest threat to the U.S.

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The threat of Artificial Intelligence: Extinction

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the last thing humanity will ever invent. That’s a weird thing to think about, but it speaks to the enormity of inventing intelligence itself. There are a few important ideas to keep in mind when assessing the risk of AI. The first is to understand the varying levels of AI. There is “weak AI,” which is AI … Continue reading The threat of Artificial Intelligence: Extinction

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The threat of entitlement

Natalie King     Publisher Something that I think is a huge threat to our generation is the sense of entitlement that so many millennials have inherited, or developed, in recent years. Our biggest threat, in turn, is ourselves. Millennials today show entitlement through their lack of understanding of any opinion that differs from their own. Most people would say that today’s teens and twenties … Continue reading The threat of entitlement

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