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Lucas Misera

Opinion: You probably forgot about Sutherland Springs by now

Lucas Misera November 8, 2017

If you aren’t numb to the gun problems enveloping our country — if you still look up at the television when you hear “shooting” — then you’re well aware of the tragedy that took place in Sutherland...

Drew Taylor

Opinion: Bergdahl wasn’t fit to serve his country

Drew Taylor November 5, 2017

On Friday, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl avoided prison time for walking off his base in Afghanistan in 2009, resulting in his capture by the Taliban. Rather, he was given a dishonorable discharge.Bergdahl, who was...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: Find your ‘Hamilton’

Mica Pflug November 5, 2017

Some people do drugs, some people work out, some people have a lot of sex.After all, everyone needs a “thing.”For me, it’s listening to all 46 tracks of the “Hamilton” soundtrack.Have you ever...

Maddie Newingham

Opinion: Start engaging in local politics

Madison Newingham November 5, 2017

It is no secret we keep up with state politics less than federal politics, though our representatives deal with and campaign on the more kitchen-table issues.Democrats seem to forget that elections happen...

Matthew Olienechak

Opinion: Stand with our social service administrators

Matthew Olienechak November 1, 2017

Imagine having to live on the same salary for 10 years or more. Imagine that even as the cost of living rose, you were shackled to that static number, your budget becoming more stressed with every passing...

Letter to the Editor: Don’t let Kasich take away Planned Parenthood

Morgan Kirkpatrick November 1, 2017

Within the last year, our governor, John Kasich, has signed a bill to block Planned Parenthood from receiving government funding.A lot of people do not realize all the services Planned Parenthood provides....

Mica Pflug

Opinion: How not to be a leader

Mica Pflug November 1, 2017

There are good leaders, and there are bad leaders. A group dynamic depends on the role of your leader and on the responses from the group.Perhaps your boss is laid back, updates you on information you...

Jack Kopanski

Opinion: College Football rankings kick off the playoff hunt

Jack Kopanski November 1, 2017

In the fourth iteration of the NCAA’s college football playoff system, this year’s initial rankings, released Tuesday night, were perhaps the best example of why people were calling for this ranking...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: How not to be a leader

Mica Pflug October 29, 2017

There are good leaders, and there are bad leaders. A group dynamic depends on the role of your leader and the responses from the group.Perhaps your boss is laid-back, updates you on information you need...

Maddie Newingham

Opinion: Republicans must denounce Trump through actions, not words

Maddie Newingham October 29, 2017

Democrats are cheering about Senators Bob Corker and Jeff Flake speaking out against President Donald Trump.We are treating them like heroes, but they haven’t actually done anything. Sen. Flake retired...

Drew Taylor

Opinion: Without Democrats, the right has no scapegoat

Drew Taylor October 29, 2017

Recently, Fox News hosted Corey Lewandowski, the former campaign manager for President Donald Trump, to speak on the network.Lewandowski was invited to defend Trump from recent criticism. and in particular,...

Opinion: Ignorance breeds contempt: A response to “Greek life needs an overhaul”

Miranda Marinello October 28, 2017

It’s undeniable that student media has an incredible influence on college campuses across the country.But does it provide an accurate representation of the current climate on campus?Matthew Olienechak’s...