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Missionary holding book of mormon

That time I… served a two-year religious mission

By Anthony Parlogean | September 9, 2019

Apprehension filled my mind as I walked up the porch steps of the house. After I knocked on the door, I stepped back and shot a glance at the 19-year-old who stood by my side. He was the missionary companion I’d been assigned to; he was wearing a white...

Tragedy doesn’t warrant religious persecution

By Holly New | April 17, 2013

The bombings in Boston shook us, as a nation, to our core. Any time something as random and violent as that happens, we are all forced to stop and look at the world around us. While looking for someone to blame, we begin to question what kind of world...

SA deserves praise for new bylaws policy

By Editorial Board | November 8, 2010

Is atheism a religion? Is a group that openly supports a position on abortion still just a social group? Is lobbying for the decriminalization of marijuana a political activity? There are no right answers here, and the answers are really up for debate...