Category: Opinion
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Animal agriculture increasing gobal warming
STORY BY: TOVI OYERVIDEZ Animal agriculture is the leading cause of global warming, deforestation, species extinction, water replenishing, and ocean dead zones. The consumption of meat is to blame for all the reasons this is happening. Globally, cows produce 150 billion gallons of methane per day. Methane has a global warming potential 86 times more…
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Trailers, marketing spoiling films for viewers
Trailers and marketing have been spoiling movies for a long time. The first movie I really remember experiencing this with was 2005’s “Hitch,” starring Will Smith. I watched that movie expecting it to be hilarious, only to realize that every single laugh in the film had been used in the trailers. The next experience I…
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Football coaches being fired for not meeting expections
As football begins to head down the final stretch at all levels, coaching jobs begin to open. Coaches are being let go due to not meeting expectations. With coaches such as Butch Jones, head football coach at Tennessee, and Jim McElwain, the head football coach at Florida being let go, the public has become upset…
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Enjoyment of NFL gameplay minimized by excessive penalties
There was a time in the NFL when there was more gameplay and less penalties. When I was beginning to watch football at a young age, I remember that the game was focused on the game play and spent less time on penalties. But, the game has definitely changed since then. The conversation about penalties…
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BackTalk: Cultural appropriation raises questions regarding ethics
Culture misappropriation takes away from original meaning // Appreciation of minority cultures not appropriation
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Growing up in a small town teaches life lessons
I am thankful I grew up in a small town because I learned a lot of life lessons from the negative and positive experiences.
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Makeup provides opportunity for individuality, learning experiences
Covering flaws, being creative, expressing style, or showing the world your idea of what makeup is for, is up to you.
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Servers not treated fairly in food industry
Being a server, you have to rely on the customer that you’re waiting on to tip you. If you don’t earn tips just because customers don’t want to, you are the one that gets in trouble.
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Hollywood should stop making movies out of greed
Movie companies making more money is the only reason why these unoriginal and inadequate remakes are continuing to appear.
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Covering college football brings exciting experiences for sports journalist
Covering football at different levels can bring many experiences for a sports journalist. But covering college football is by far the most exciting. I had the opportunity to cover the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the Homecoming game against Iowa State on Oct. 21 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Having worked for the local…
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Pizza founder speculates NFL protests leading to lack of dough
Trouble is rising in the world of pepperoni and cheese, as John Schnatter has claimed his business isn’t raking in the dough due to the NFL protests. Schnatter, founder and CEO of Papa John’s, hasn’t weighed in on the NFL protests, but he did have something to say to the media recently when it comes…
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Back Talk: Influence of horror movies raises concern
Horror Movies do not affect mental health of children by DEZ MENDEZ / Feature Editor In our society, we are quick to point the blame at others, instead of taking responsibility for our own actions. Society and the media are quick to place the blame on horror movies for shootings, murders or anything crazy that could happen…
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Word on the Street
How do you feel about girls becoming Boy Scouts? PHOTOS BY: AUTUMN BIPPERT/PLAINSMAN PRESS I don’t see why it would be a problem if they wanted to become Boy Scouts.” Faith Vang– Commercial Music, Freshman, Dalhart It’s 2017, just let them be.” Eddie Gomez – Business Administration, Sophomore, Amherst I don’t…
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Tattoos should not jeopardize job opportunities
Recently, I got my fourth tattoo. When I walked in my house to show my mom, she was angry because it was in a visible place. She told me that even in my chosen field of work, I wouldn’t be able to get a job. It’s not that my mom has a problem with tattoos.…
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Flash drives can prevent problems for college students
Laptops, Wi-Fi access, and smart phones are just a few of the technological necessities that most college students believe are important in order to easily keep up with their classes. But one technology item that some college students do not have and tend to disregard is their own flash drive. USB flash drives have one…
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Adoption should be legal for all couples
All families who adopt children are loving and sacrificial. Any responsible adult who is willing to accept someone into their home deserves to have a completed family. In 2017, legislation was passed in Texas that allows discrimination against LGBTQ adults in adopting. Everyone who is trying to have a growing family, and are up to…
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Media, fans should have faith in new Green Bay quarterback
In the world of sports, anything can happen. The unimaginable happened recently as I witnessed Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for Green Bay, suffer a broken collarbone when playing against the Minnesota Vikings. I was crushed, and I’m sure all my fellow cheese heads felt the same way. It turns out Rodgers will possibly be out for…
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BackTalk: NFL players kneeling creates noise
Silent protests from NFL players prove nothing // Kneeling football players have right to stand against injustice