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Sept. 11 coloring books are inappropriate and insensitive

By Alyssa Pracz | September 11, 2011

According to an Aug. 30 article in the Chicago Tribune, Really Big Coloring Books Inc. published a coloring book depicting the actions of Sept. 11. The book, titled "We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids' Book of Freedom", is intended to teach young children...

Racial jokes may do more harm than good

By Taurean Small | February 7, 2011

When it comes to comedy, I was always the first person to laugh at the "distasteful jokes." Not because they're funny all the time, but because I felt the need to break the ice. I'm sure you can imagine how hard it is to entertain a crowd of people who...

NHL tests new rules in college hockey

By Korey Peterson | November 9, 2010

Rule changes in hockey have been abundant in recent years. After the NHL lockout of the 2004-2005 season, several rule changes were implemented to make the game more offensive and fan-friendly. The changes have brought about resounding success for the...