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The drinking age is appropriate

By Aj Edwards | February 26, 2013

There’s a saying I heard a lot when I was in the Marine Corps: “If you’re old enough to fight for your country, then you’re old enough for a beer.” This has often led to much debate about why the drinking age is 21 and if it should be lowered...

Designer drugs pose new threat in U.S. war on drugs

By Cody Laplante | January 23, 2013

A government’s only purpose is to protect its citizens. For the most part, our government is pretty successful in this aspect. But in some cases the government is pretty powerless, especially with the issue of drugs. Now you’re asking, “How? The...

People who abuse 911 service could face legal action

By Kelly Bauer | November 16, 2011

"I would like to report a terrorist activity: My neighbor threatened to kill my cat." This is just one of the non-emergency 911 calls that the DeKalb Police Department has received, DeKalb Police Sgt. Lisa Miller said. The calls aren't uncommon for the...

Using Facebook in the hiring process is a form of discrimination

Using Facebook in the hiring process is a form of discrimination

By Logan Short | April 18, 2011

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Facebook's ability to increase cultural awareness and, thus, greater understanding and tolerance in our society. This is hindered if users are forced to hide their flaws or "taboo" lifestyles in fear of being judged. For...

The bar age needs to be lowered in DeKalb

By Alyssa Pracz | February 6, 2011

One of my friends recently got a ticket for eating lunch at Fatty's. He was not carded at the door, but instead a phone call had been made to the police once the group of people was seated stating that underage people were in the bar. Neither he, nor...