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“People Like This Do Not Exemplify Christianity”

I would like to have a word about the infamous South Patio evangelists from a Christian perspective. There are Christians who believe that “fire-and-brimstoning” people into Christianity is the best way to go, for example, our “beloved” south patio evangelist. People like this, and I repeat this for the need […]

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More on Syria: “Russian Option” is best way to go

Let me start by saying, I think a military strike on Syria is a horrible idea. My faith calls me to be anti-war on all levels and as an American taxpayer (kinda?) I don’t think it’s financially prudent to get involved in yet another war in the Middle East. At […]

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Media misinforms about MS

The recent death of “America’s girl next door” Annette Funicello both saddened and angered me.  As a fan of Annette’s beach blanket movies, saying goodbye to such an iconic piece of Americana and my own childhood was heartbreaking.  As a fellow multiple sclerosis patient, I was angered by the misinformation […]

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26 miles for 26 lives: The terror at the Boston Marathon

The 2013 Boston Marathon runners had a love for running and a goal to finish the race. They did not expect to make history. They ran for the sheer adrenaline rush, for the ones who can no longer run, for the ones they love. Monday, April 15, 2013, also known […]

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An informed public is an empowered public

Safety is an issue on any campus in the U.S. and abroad. But, what do you know about the person sitting beside you? This week, someone asked about Tech’s policies regarding finding out who sex offenders are in the area, and if they attend the University. I did a little […]

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What’s an ‘Accidental Racist’?

According to Wordnik.com, a racist is, “a person who believes a particular race is superior to others.” The AP newswire is reporting, “Brad Paisley’s collaboration with LL Cool J on ‘Accidental Racist’ has accidentally kicked up some controversy. The song about racial perception has drawn ire from both the country […]

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Monsanto bill signed into law

March 26, while the Supreme Court hearing regarding gay marriage distracted many American citizens, President Obama signed his name to H.R. 933, a continuing resolution spending bill approved in Congress days earlier. Buried 78 pages within the bill exists a provision that grossly protects biotech corporations such as the Missouri-based […]

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Reshaping a country: Why gay rights matter

Dear readers, when my section editor said I should be the one to cover the topic of gay marriage, I paled. I was immediately scared to even try and voice my opinion. But, that thought caused me to pause and ask: Why am I not entitled to give my opinion […]

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Wonder women: Going against the grain of today’s society

#8220;Well behaved women rarely make history.” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. Every time I hear this quote, I normally get mad and think, why can’t I be a well behaved woman and make history? Now, I look at it differently and am convinced I can.     In today’s society, women are […]

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Where’s the justice in Steubenville?

For the past seven months, the country has been divided and outraged regarding a Steubenville, Ohio rape case involving two star football players from the local high school.  On Aug. 11, 2012, Trent Mays and Ma’lik Richmond digitally raped an unnamed 16-year-old girl who, just moments before, had lain in […]