Opinion
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Say Cheese: Studies show smiling improves mood
Karl Sadkowski/Opinion Editor Try this mind trick: smile, and notice your mood improve as a result. Many believe facial expressions follow felt emotions; however, facial...
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Do It for Don: Join team effort to assist coach with recovery expense
Our View Athletes and their coaches share a close bond, and cross country runners are no exception. Don Williams, the women’s cross country coach, was...
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Proposed oil pipeline raises environmental doubts
Karl Sadkowski/Opinion Editor National controversy is flaring over a proposed oil pipeline running from tar sands in Alberta, Canada to refineries on the Texas coast....
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All children deserving of education
By Monica Clark 2011 Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea has changed the world not only with his book, but with his life-changing...
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Snowflakes help support medical center in Africa
Our View This year’s French classes are on yet another mission to help Africa. For the past few years, French teacher Anna Danforth has been...
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Wikileaks cannot keep its secrets
Jessie Hoffman/Staff Writer “This disclosure is not just an attack on America’s foreign policy interests, it is an attack on the international community.” U.S Secretary...
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Young drivers should stop misuse of school permits
Kara Stewart While there’s normally nothing wrong with making a stop by the gas station, getting a snack after school or stopping at the bank...
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Recent U.S. test scores show need for improvement
Our View “You can’t do anything without a good education.” Many of us have heard this expression since we were in Kindergarten. Although this still...
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CFHS wins annual food drive again
Our View Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and here at Cedar Falls High School our wonderful food drive ended on Thursday,...
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Around Town: UNI Half-Masted improv brings lots of laughs
Jessica Dally/Staff Writer On Saturday, I went to the UNI Half-Masted improv show. The show was started by UNI math professor Doug Shaw. Shaw realized...
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Phone ban or same old rule? How does Iowa’s new law look inside Cedar Falls classrooms
If you step into a classroom at Cedar Falls High School these days—or really, any classroom in Iowa—you might think you accidentally walked into a library… or a witness...
