Opinion
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Gay prospect’s NFL potential far from a ‘distraction’
Our View 2014 NFL draft hopeful Michael Sam is a 6-foot-2, 260-pound, 2013 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, African American football player who happens...
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In memory of CFHS soldier, pitch in on behalf of veterans
Our View Back on Feb. 17, 2007, former CFHS student Travis Vaughn was killed in Afghanistan when his mission was cancelled after the Chinook he...
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Activist visits with Hi-Line writer in recent Cedar Rapids visit
“What’s the point in being free? What good is it to live in a free society, a free country or even a free world if...
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Diet sodas face unanswered questions
Many people drink diet sodas thinking that they are healthier and could even help them lose weight, but they are wrong. Studies show that diet...
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Prom Panic: several decisions to be made in successful prom dress selection
With the new year comes the rush of a large population of high school girls who are determined to find the perfect prom dress. There...
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Assistance plans delivering results
Our View This is the year of changes. We now have eight periods, Chromebooks, academic zones and small study halls, and the data from the...
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Cosmetics receive very little regulation
Shoppers should consider ingredients hiding behind many enticing products Beauty routines go back thousands of years. Kohl powder was used in ancient times to darken the eyelids...
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Looking Back: Cedar Falls High School has lots to be proud of
Our View With 2013 wrapped up, students are looking backward, but also forward, to further better the Tiger spirit. Last year was a busy year...
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Hi-Line staff share wishes for 2014
Changes in School: Martha: I would like to see a strong recycling program at CFHS. There is a small recycling program currently, but not many...
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More than just warming, climate could in vast ways
Let’s face it: we’re heading into a cold Iowa winter and the furthest thing from most minds is global warming. Many have assumed that climate...
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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...
