Opinion
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Veterans, speech team, many others deserving of special attention on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. Though known to most as a day for (not so) cheap chocolate, flowers, gifts and stress over all of the above for many...
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Brady arguably among best QBs of all time
The Patriots mounted the biggest comeback in NFL Super Bowl history on Sunday, Feb. 5. They were down 21-3 at half and were down 25...
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These six NBA teams look set for finals
“With the third pick in the 2014 NBA draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select Joel Embiid from the University of Kansas.” That was nearly three years...
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Smoking your life away: Quit cigarettes before your body quits you
I’m getting straight to the point. When people say smoking cigarettes calms them, that’s simply a synonym for addiction. Cigarettes are stimulants; nothing in them...
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Democrats should stop obstructing Trump’s appointments
On Tuesday, President Trump’s Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was finally confirmed and sworn in to do her job. That makes seven of the president’s nominees...
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America’s egalitarian ideals should not be abandoned
There is a beautiful word that exists within the English language, one that stands for the belief that all humans, no matter what race, gender,...
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We must unite through diversity
Throughout the nation, rage has reached a new level as President Trump followed through with his campaign promises. According to CNN, at least 25 U.S....
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Volunteer Fair highlights importance of everyone pitching in for community
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. An eventful day to say the least. Multiple Letter of Intent signings, a collegiate choir visit, various club meetings, the usual...
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Access for All: Follow these steps to opening doors
By Halie Frahm Not only priority seating, priority standing room: Events like the women’s marches that have taken place in the last few weeks have...
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President’s immigration/refugee policy leading to strong divisions of opinion
President Trump’s immigration, refugee order succeeds in keeping American citizens safe from terror By Brennan Kohl A week ago, President Trump signed an executive order putting...
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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...
