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Enough Walmart, new stores
I recently ran into a friend at the bus stop. She was carrying about a dozen plastic bags, all from Walmart. “What are you doing shopping at Walmart?” I rudely asked her. “Haven’t you heard how they treat their workers?” She had. She knew that Walmart’s low wages, minimal job benefits, and poor working conditions […]
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DLH does not ‘further segregate students’ at UR
UR students constantly brag about how proud they are of the intelligence on campus, and it’s mostly warranted. We are fortunate to be a part of such an intelligent student body. Even so, it appears ignorance is again rearing its ugly head. I, like Bordwell, fully support DLH as an organization. I too think it […]
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Allow college students to keep guns in dorms for self-defense
On Oct. 24, two students at Gonzaga University defended themselves from a home invader by brandishing a pistol. Lamentably, Gonzaga has a ban on firearms in university buildings and residences. Therefore, even though the students were defending their “castle” or, more technically, habitation, they were still placed on probation by the school. The two students, […]
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Honor our nation’s unsung heroes in uniform
This Monday was Veterans’ Day. Amidst busy schedules and other currents of debate on campus, the holiday went largely unacknowledged. A number of students were unaware, in fact, that it was a special day at all. Veteran’s Day began as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson declared a day of solemnity […]
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Segregation still ails UR
UR students constantly brag about how proud they are of the diversity on campus, and it’s mostly warranted. We are fortunate to be a part of such a culturally diverse student body. Even so, it appears segregation is again rearing its ugly head. Choosing to live with someone based on race can quickly relegate students […]
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The other debt crisis
For millions of high school seniors across the country, navigating the college admissions maze proves challenging enough. An acceptance into their dream university, however, can unravel a larger obstacle: funding a four-year education. Catherine Benavidez has encountered these challenges first-hand at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the president of an on-campus organization […]
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“Extreme feminists must be tamed” off the mark – Part 2
After reading the offensive and ill-conceived article, “Extreme feminists must be tamed,” written by Binley Yang in the Campus Times, I was honestly extremely confused as to whether or not the article was a true display of human ignorance or just an unfortunately subtle satire of modern-day sexism. Regardless, I think it’s important that opposing […]
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“Extreme feminists must be tamed” off the mark – Part 1
I’d like to offer a different perspective on the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s (BCRF) rejection of the $2,080 donation by a group of three men, referenced in Binley Yang’s recent article “Extreme Feminist must be tamed”. I suggest that rather than misplaced pride and selfish morals, the rejection was based on practical and professional choices. […]
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Overzealous protesters threaten the right of free speech
Last week, New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly went to Brown University to give a lecture on “Proactive Policing in America’s Biggest City.” He was met by more than 100 students and community activists who disrupted the meeting to the point that it had to be canceled. This type of behavior is in direct […]
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Immigration remains the foundation of American greatness
In these difficult times, it is evident that the United States is facing some serious issues that appear to threaten the very future of our country. Struggling with a stagnant federal government, an ignorant and unmotivated electorate, and a financial infrastructure in question, this country has its work cut out for it. But regardless of […]
