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Lights shined too bright on Russell

By Jacob Becker -

Only 10 days after Invisible Children released the viral “Kony 2012” video, the charity’s founder and director Jason Russell reached his tipping point last Thursday when he got naked on a street...

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Drug policy needs overhaul

By Justin Kalin -

There are many reform campaigns that have much more worth than they do publicity. The collateral sanctions of misdemeanor and felony drug convictions are similar to those of violent crimes in that...

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Anti-Kony leader makes compromising mistake

By Julianne Cuba -

I recently asked a friend of mine here if she had seen “that” video. It was my own mistake, asking her a completely nondescript question. I easily could have meant any of...

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CDC lacks professionalism

By Jason Stack -

Let’s briefly talk about professionalism and courtesy, shall we? Last Thursday, I attended a short informational session. It was one of the half-hour-long Career Development Center (CDC) sessions titled “Interviewing 101,” about...

Staff Editorials

Spring cha-ching

By The Editorial Board -

Staff Editorial – Have you ever imagined a world where the Spring Fling concert wasn’t free? For only $10, now you don’t have to. ...

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Scratching heads over Iran

By Michael Snow -

Here’s a tough question: What are we going to do about Iran? Iran’s status as a serious threat should be not up for debate any longer. The fact of the matter is...

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KONY 2012: the perils of selective activism

By Zach Stanco -

It takes only a few minutes online to get an earful or eyeful of news on the recent “Kony 2012” and “Invisible Children” controversy. Things spread like wildfire these days, especially when...

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Madness in March: Road to the Phinal Phour, Part 2

By Jordan Rabinowitz -

If March goes in like a lion and out like a lamb, then I’d say we’re about a platypus. As you ponder how I arrived at such a conclusion, I’m going to...

Opinions

The fruitless Afghan war

By Taylor Arluck -

America’s war in Afghanistan has officially spanned the course of over a decade now. The initial battle and subsequent occupation of Afghanistan in order to overthrow the Taliban regime and pacify the...

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Studying abroad? Read the fine print.

By Shelby Wilson -

DUBLIN — Studying abroad is a great opportunity, and no one would advocate for its many rewarding aspects more than me. I have been in Ireland for nearly three months now and...