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Bananas Can Save the World from Oil-Tainted Waters
Danielle Rennard, Staff Writer
The solution to cleaning up devastating oil spills might be closer than everyone had expected. It might even be so close that you could find it …
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Coffee No Longer a Guilty Pleasure?
Reilly Van Dyke, Staff Writer
Studies are now showing that there are positive side effects to drinking coffee. For years, doctors have been persistent about the negative health risks that …
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Black Friday: Shop ‘til You Drop
Melissa Rosman, Copy Editor
Black Friday is a term with which most Americans are familiar. In a society surrounded by consumer opportunities, Black Friday is a day for people to …
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He Asked About the Quality by C. P. Cavafy translated by Aliki Barnstone
Editor’s Pick
He came out of the office where he was employed
in an unimportant and poorly paid position
(up to eight pounds a month, with tips);
when he finished …
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Addicted to the Media, and Proud of It
Adam Lis, Culture Conglomeration
Do you ever wonder who the most influential people of today’s youth are? If so, you are not alone. I ask myself and others this question …
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Obama’s Presidency Proves that Racism Is Still Not Over
Laura Nayibi Arias, Culture Editor
Might Obama’s presidency be the reawakening of racism in America, or has racism been among us all along? The manner in which Obama is being …
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Until I Fall by HaliJo Webster
Editor’s Pick
I shout and no one seems to hear.
I dance naked and no one responds.
I wow my “self” and stand higher
than any mountain I have stood …
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More Scrumptious Snacks for Football Season
Adam Lis, Columnist
It’s football season and that means tailgating time! We all know everyone loves beer and food when watching football, however pizza and wings can get tiresome after …
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Be the Green: E-Waste
Laura Nayibi Arias, Culture Editor
Most, if not all, of us have a cell phone. Some of us even have two cell phones. We love them; they help us communicate …
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“Big Boys Don’t Cry:” The Meaning of Masculine
Kaylyn Boccia, Staff Writer
Society’s expectations for women to be tall, thin and “beautiful,” are often discussed. Rarely talked about, however are the societal expectations placed on men. The pressures …