Tag: BackTalk
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Backtalk: Differences of opinion generate debate about coffee
Coffee important source of caffeine by Kendall Rainer Java, Joe, Jitter Juice. Whatever you call it, coffee doesn’t just help you wake up and stay awake. It can have some serious health benefits that will reinforce the position of coffee drinkers and could change the minds of those who have a distaste for the brown…
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Backtalk: Classic jams, modern tunes clash
Vintage music has more profound, nostalgic lyrics by KAITLYN HYDE There has always been a debate between generations about what’s better – new music or the classic oldies. There are a lot of aspects that spark the debate, but one thing I can say for certain is that music has always entertained, educated, or informed listeners…
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BackTalk: Valentine’s Day raises holiday controversy
Valentine’s Day not just all about romance by Kaitlyn Hyde Valentine’s Day – people either love it or hate it. I can’t think of another holiday when people have such mixed and extreme feelings about it. I do, however, find it comical as to how strongly people feel about Valentine’s Day, and usually the people who…
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Back Talk: Video games considered as sports controversial
Competition, skill in playing video games similar to sports by Kendall Rainer When we think about sports, football and soccer come to mind. But most people don’t think about video games. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a sport is defined as “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes…
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Back Talk: Workplace discrimination sparks debate
Businesses should hire workers who match their preferences Workplace equality has become a topic of discussion throughout the years, whether it be about equal pay or equal opportunities. One topic that is not discussed often is job opportunities based on gender. Many places hire predominantly female workers or male workers, depending on the job. Some…
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Border wall raises debate concerning benefits, disadvantages
Border wall could add to economic issues by Adán Rubio Border wall unnecessary, detrimental to nation There are many reasons why some people want a wall built on the border between the United States and Mexico, whether it be keeping illegal immigrants out of the country or eliminating the drug smuggling. But building a border wall…
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Back Talk: Net neutrally generates debate
Internet should stay free by Randi Jines The Federal Communications Commission has been trying to do away with net neutrality and begin charging people to use the Internet. Net neutrality is what keeps the Internet free, as in Twitter, Google, Facebook, and anything else you can name. Every time I opened up an app, there…
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Back Talk: Greeting cause debate during holiday season
Seasonal greeting should include all holiday traditions // Different cultures create positive interactions through greetings
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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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BackTalk: NFL players kneeling creates noise
Silent protests from NFL players prove nothing // Kneeling football players have right to stand against injustice
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BackTalk: Confederate symbolism causes debate
Removing ties to Confederacy creates progress / Confederate statues essential to history
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BackTalk: Campus carry sparks disagreement among students
BackTalk: Campus carry sparks disagreement among students
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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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BackTalk: Controversy develops around proposed wall
Build relationships, not borders by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor With President Donald Trump wanting to build a wall, it is making the United States look like cowards. A proposed wall between the United States and Mexico is one of the bigger controversies today. Many in the world say the United States of America is where dreams are…
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BackTalk: Reasoning behind current drinking age debated
Underage alcohol consumption detrimental to teen development by TYLER YORK//Online Editor Lowering the drinking age means blatantly ignoring a potential increase in traffic deaths and a severe decline in public safety. The idea of reducing the drinking age from 21 to 18 has been hotly debated in this country. But in reality, the choice has already…
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BackTalk: Choosing between children, pets sparks debate
Having children more fulfilling than just pets by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor From your first ultrasound, to their first words, watching your baby grow up to be a young man or woman is a greater blessing than seeing your puppy grow up. I am all for having pets. I even have a few myself. But the…
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BackTalk: Differences between sexes generates debate
Emotional intuition gives women sizeable advantage by HANNAH NELSON // Staff Writer There is a constant battle between the sexes. Boys and girls are always going to be compared to one another. There are things that boys and girls do very different. However, there are a few things that females are prone to be better at…
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Citizens deserve fair health care coverage
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Opinion Editor Donald Trump is going to take away the one thing that is keeping Americans afloat. If Obamacare is repealed, it will leave millions of families without affordable health care. Obamacare has impacted families, senior citizens, college students, and women. This health care helps senior citizens pay less for Medicare coverage and…
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BackTalk: Affordable Care Act not practical for Americans
by STACY JOHNSON//Editorial Assistant The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a law contentious enough to cease the operation of the United States government, as we saw in 2013. Was this an overreaction by headstrong partisan leaders, or an attempt to save the people of our country from an ineffective policy that amounts to…
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BackTalk: Early Christmas preparation sparks discussion
Celebrating holiday season should begin in November by BRITTANY STEGALL//Staff Writer Christmas decorations, Christmas music blaring on the radio, and sipping hot chocolate are a few of my favorite things during this time of year.