Category: Opinion
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People should not use tragedies to push political views
Politics are an important factor in what makes the United States a democracy, but they should not be brought up in praising the death of people with different opinions hours after a mass shooting happened.
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Going home every weekend interferes with college adjustments
With the fall semester beginning comes new college freshmen, all of them new to school and trying to figure out everything that comes with being in college.
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Whitewashed films not always disrespectful
There has always been a lot of controversy within Hollywood toward the subject of race and how people of color are cast and represented in movies and television shows.
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Practice safe sex with free contraceptives
As I was browsing on Facebook recently, I saw a picture of an order number showing that the state of Texas was offering contraceptives for free, along with free shipping.
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BackTalk: Confederate symbolism causes debate
Removing ties to Confederacy creates progress / Confederate statues essential to history
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Word on the Street: How do you feel about the tension with North Korea?
“How do you feel about the tension with North Korea?”
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Classic movies ruined by remakes
Recently, I watched the new “IT” movie. Most of my friends know I hate clowns, but I suffered through to watch the movie.
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Religions not created for one race
Recently, a friend of mine who is white was told that she was “trying to be Mexican” because she practices Catholicism.
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College harder for ‘Dreamers’ after DACA ban
Not long ago, when the Trump administration decided to revoke all rights for immigrant teenagers or young adults to legally obtain their approved advance two-year period differed action of deportation and to be eligible for a work permit.
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BackTalk: Campus carry sparks disagreement among students
BackTalk: Campus carry sparks disagreement among students
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Beauty standards of society could lead to misconceptions with self image
For decades, the media has highlighted how women look, what they wear, and how they portray themselves.
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Students speeding to class can cause traffic fatalities
As the journey into a new semester of college begins, remember some common sense when it comes to driving.
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Value of college degree makes cost worth it
In this day and age, college tuition bills have reached astronomically high costs.
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Different opinions should not lead to criticism
We all have our own opinions and beliefs. But, since when is it OK to criticize people for thinking differently?
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BackTalk: Airstrike in Syria fires up debate
United States bombing pales in comparison to Syrian civil war by TYLER YORK//Online Editor The atrocities committed in Syria should come to an end. But random bombings ordered by the United States will only make the situation worse. Chemical warfare has become an unfortunate staple of war. But its roots run deeper than the last few…
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Lowering renewal age of driving licenses reduces risks for elderly
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer Many people die from accidents involving a vehicle, whether they were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. People are always looking for new ways to make our roads safer. Car accidents are almost always caused by human error, rather than mechanical malfunctions. Most senior citizens who have their driver’s license have been driving…
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Legalizing prostitution may lead to positive outcome
by MATT MOLINAR The global sex trade has become a big industry for prostitutes and a problem for victims of the sex trafficking epidemic. Prostitution is a taboo issue that has been debated in many countries, including the United States. Some countries have legalized the practice, while others have simply decriminalized it. If regulated correctly, prostitution…