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Category: Opinions

Laughter: The Best Kind of Medicine

February 16, 2017

The great silent film actor Charlie Chaplin once said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted.”
Laughter can lift our spirits and make us feel at ease. Laughter is also good for our mental and even physical health. As we get older, we begin to lose our spirits and often forget to laugh.

Boy Scouts’ New Transgender Policy

February 16, 2017

My freshman year, I wrote an opinions piece for the Chronicle titled, “A scout is tolerant.” The piece was about how the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was becoming more progressive by allowing openly gay boys into scouting.

Women’s March on Washington and Beyond

February 16, 2017

What is feminism? I find myself asking this question a lot. Though I personally identify as a feminist, I sometimes have a hard time settling on an exact definition.

Donald Trump and His Impossible Wall

February 16, 2017

Lately, it seems that the foreign relations of our country are constantly teetering on the brink of collapse. One of the more pressing issues on this topic is President Donald Trump’s idea to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Millennials: The Lazy Generation

February 16, 2017

The Millennials are next in line to run this crazy, messed-up world. Millennials, in case you don’t know, are those born between the years…

Dakota Pipeline is not good for the environment

November 17, 2016

For as long as we have existed, humans have consistently had the urge to create technological advances to better our society and day to day life.

The Great Debate: Is it Too Early for Christmas Music

November 17, 2016

We are midway through fall and Thanksgiving is in the next couple of weeks. Around this time of year, many people think it is time to break out their Christmas playlist.

Winter Session Options on Campus Too Limited

November 17, 2016

Advertisements for Winter Session travel courses have covered the windows of buildings across campus all semester long. A number of professors have also been advertising such courses in their classes

Some recipes for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner

November 17, 2016

Thanksgiving is once again upon us. It is a time of parades, giving thanks and most importantly food. I love Thanksgiving dinner. It gives me an excuse to pig out and not feel guilty about it.

The Great Debate: It’s Not Too Early for Some Christmas Music

November 17, 2016

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time for the best holiday seasons of giving, the most delicious food and sweet family time. More importantly, it is time for Christmas music.

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