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Oneonta Police Department’s Social Media Presence

February 5, 2014 The State Times 0

Local News
Afua Nuro
Staff Editor

The Oneonta Police Department (OPD) has joined the world of social media and is now a part of the Facebook, Twitter and YouTube communities. …

Fragile Cease-fire Agreed Upon in South Sudan

February 5, 2014 The State Times 0

World News
Ryan Hendrickson
Staff Writer

When South Sudan became a new country in 2011, half a century of warfare had left its mark on its inhabitants. The violence which …

United Nations Report Suggests Legalizing Prostitution

February 5, 2014 The State Times 1

World News
Patrick Wolff
Staff Writer

In a report released in May of 2013, the United Nations Human Rights Council suggested legalizing prostitution as a way to combat human trafficking, …

Violence Continues to Rage in Ukraine

February 5, 2014 The State Times 0

World News
Monica Dore
Copy-editor

More than two months after fiery protests erupted in Kiev, unrest continues in Ukraine. Demonstrations erupted in response to President Viktor Yanukovych’s refusal to sign …

Olympic Controversy Over Putin’s Anti-Gay Law

January 29, 2014 The State Times 0

World News
Patrick Wolff
Contributing Writer

Despite the passage of Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law this past June, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reassured the world that homosexuals will be welcome …

Reading Between the Lines of Obama’s NSA Speech

January 29, 2014 The State Times 0

National News
Aiden Biton
Contributing writer

Upon the newfound skepticism and dissent brought about after NSA contractor, Edward Snowden, leaked confidential information,the government has been under extreme scrutiny from at …