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Action promotes personal and universal change

Activism isn’t something you can share online. To be an activist, action, motivation and persistence is required. Going out to vote, protesting oil pipeline expansions or boycotting products that test on animals are a few examples of activism. Getting inspired is...

U.S. reconsidering death as punishment

Less than half of Americans said they support the death penalty, according to a recent poll by Pew Research. That’s the first time in nearly half a century that statistic has occurred, according to the New York Times. We all...

Seek relief through positive outlets

Suppressing your emotions is as painful as it is unrewarding. Feelings of depression can come and go or linger for years. I’ve been subject to both. It’s more than feeling sad. It’s living life while pretending you’re as happy...

Reacher: Cruise would be wise to ‘never go back’

Tom Cruise is synonymous with being a bona fide action star. Whether it be dangling off the side of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world or a motorcycle chase through the streets of Seville,...

First lady leaves impression on U.S.

During a speech in New Hampshire, Oct. 13, first lady Michelle Obama said: “This is disgraceful. It is intolerable. And it doesn’t matter what party you belong to — Democrat, Republican, independent — no woman deserves to be treated...

Women reconsidering Trump

For most of her presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton has had trouble securing the women vote, but Republican candidate Donald Trump might have just handed her the demographic she needed to win. In the last presidential debate, Trump stated he was...

Editorial: Dressing up with caution

Cultural appropriation not only insults a particular race, religion or orientation, it also makes you look ignorant. There are thousands of halloween costume ideas out there. Why would you want to pick one that offends people? Millennials seem to be...

Think hard before choosing Halloween costume

“I’m going to be a Mexican for Halloween.” I heard a young woman say this during class this week. She seemed completely unaware at how offensive and racist she sounded. That worries me. What does being Mexican for Halloween entail? Will...

Therapy dogs aid students with anxiety

Life comes with a lot of stress and anxiety, especially in college. You have three tests in one day, a class presentation that has anxiety written all over it and you head is ready to explode just thinking about...

Start open conversation with peers

Discussions have purpose. Arguments do as well. Though, they may not always contain substance. You’ve probably walked away from countless conversations with nothing gained. So, when an opportunity to be a part of a meaningful dialogue presents itself, you should...
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