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You can’t express everything in 100 words

By Aaron Brooks | October 10, 2010

Editor's Note: The following blog post was published in response to a comment that was posted on the story: "In Focus: What is the best way to honor the military?", which was published Friday. The original story and comment can be read here. Reader:...

For breast cancer awareness, take action, not update Facebook statuses

By Katie Trusk | October 6, 2010

I like it disassembled and carried around in my pockets. Again, awareness has struck. I am now even more aware of the stupidity of others. On Monday I received a Facebook message from a friend explaining this year's viral campaign for breast cancer awareness....

Practicing your religion is a right until it imposes on another’s rights

By Kathryn Minniti | October 5, 2010

When it comes to church and state, what should be honored first? Should state laws take a step down when it comes to our First Amendment, or should we honor the laws and beliefs that every single one of our citizens should follow? Andrea and Paul Polydor...

Kids don't care if they're being commercially influenced

Kids don’t care if they’re being commercially influenced

By Taurean Small | October 5, 2010

What happened to the days of waking up on Saturday mornings to our favorite formula of cartoons and commercials? I can remember hopping out of bed in my footed-pajamas, watching Power Rangers and trying to figure out how to eat my cereal without taking...

Vomiting much? Then don’t come to class

Vomiting much? Then don’t come to class

By Phil Case | October 4, 2010

We all know how zombie epidemics start. Some weird virus breaks out and spreads rapidly as the infected undead wander aimlessly amongst unsuspecting civilians. As unrealistic as such scenarios may seem, I am starting to see some disconcerting similarities...

New policy at the Rec ignores jealousy as a motivator

By Logan Short | October 3, 2010

You're not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts at the Rec Center. Bummer, right? I'm not one to make a big deal about something as insignificant as sleeves. There are far more pressing issues in the world, not to mention on our campus, but come on! It's...