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Voting rigged against minorities

Abby Kempf • April 30, 2016

Art by Ana Ramirez Many seniors had their first experience voting Mar. 15. Fresh-faced 18-year-olds wandered into their precinct’s polling place and nervously handed a voting official their driver’s...

‘Infamous Instagrammer’ ditches social media, citing dehumanization

Caylea Ray • November 6, 2015

Social media star misplaces the cause of her unhappiness on the internet Essena O’Neill has gained fame on Instagram from posting photos of herself, her outfits and fitspo photos, gaining more than half...

Positive attitude ensures success even in most negative situations

Brittany Cornelison • March 3, 2014

There is a very fine line between a good day and a bad day. A little rainstorm, a bad haircut or even a slightly negative comment is all it takes to turn a day upside down for some. However, think about...

Bradley Manning did not deserve Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Raj Satpathy • April 5, 2013

In past years, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to influential individuals who are positively contributing to the cause of world peace. This can be done through anything from easing international...

Response to Armstrong’s ‘doping’ is out of proportion

George Sarafianos • January 24, 2013

When I was in the third grade, we were taking a math test. I was never good at math, but I had studied and studied and studied and was confident. So that day, I walked into math as ready as could be...

Headphones distract drivers

Shannon Freese • October 27, 2011

Manufacturers pack so many additional things into cars these days allowing drivers to do almost anything while on the road. From basic radios and CD players to satellite and iPod hook-ups, auto manufacturers...

Applications for college need fixing

Walter Wang • October 27, 2011

The steps for applying to college are staggering. There is an endless stream of essays, monotonous paperwork, difficult coursework and a need for increasingly higher standardized test scores. There...