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Editorial: Girls, boys treated equally

The magazines Girl’s Life and Boy’s Life have recently gained rapid criticism on social media for the sexist and stereotypical content featured on their front covers. In the Cardinal Points article, “Magazine cover questions gender roles,” Kavita Singh pointed...

Modern relationships distracted by social media

r grandparents first met as young adults in a much different time than today. Imagine the ways they stayed in contact or told friends about their blossoming relationships. In those days, almost everything was communicated through word of mouth,...

Phone innovations withheld from public

Trusting drivers to abstain from using their phones is as naive as leaving a bowl of candy out for trick-or-treaters with a note that reads: “Take one.” Since policing our own phone habits is ineffective, should the companies making...

Educated, respectful hikers needed

Over the years, hiking in the Adirondacks has become increasingly popular. The number of hikers signing the register at Cascade, the 36th tallest high peak and arguably the most popular, has more than doubled each year over the past...

Nick Cave releases album after hiatus

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have released yet another heart-string tugging album, “Skeleton Tree,” following a three year hiatus. On the first track, “Jesus Alone,” Cave speaks and sings to audiences calling to them with an Australian accent creeping. “With...

New ABC show added to Wednesday lineup

ABC Network has released its annual fall lineup with returners such as Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and Modern Family. A highly-anticipated newcomer added to the list is the drama series “Designated Survivor” starring Kiefer Sutherland. In contrast to Sutherland’s role on...

Letter to the editor: Student disagrees with absentee ballot

This week, as part of a Residence Life initiative, my team and I held a station where residents could come and fill out a voter registration form, as well as an absentee ballot form. The voter registration form takes...

Ditching class not worth loss

It’s a rainy Monday morning, you don’t have a car and your class is 10 minutes away. You’re just not feeling it, so you decide to skip it. You miss a day of a class you don’t pay attention...

News outlets jump to conclusions

People have developed an inaccurate idea of who is capable of terrorism. Someone should be deemed a terrorist based on their killing or harming of innocent people, not because they have international ties. Reporters, broadcasters and officials can not only...

Editorial: Debate involvement needed

The 2016 presidential election gives the majority of students their first chance to vote and have our voices heard. No matter what side of the political spectrum you fall on, it is important to stay informed to make the...
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