Tag: Opinion
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Purchasing exotic animals dangerous, inhumane
Extoic animals are some of the world’s most sought out pets by animal lovers and non-animal lovers alike. But many people don’t realize the danger they bring by taking them home. It is not just dangerous for people, but also for the animals. Extoic animals are normally wild animals and aren’t meant to live in…
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Back Talk: Recent mass shooting sparks gun control debate
Gun laws necessary for safety, prevention of shootings by Autumn Bippert In 2010, 67 percent of all homicides in the United States were committed with a firearm. The United States sees tens of thousands of deaths and injuries caused by gun violence each year. So why does the United States have such a problem with gun…
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Risks of online dating puts teens n dangerous circumstances
Teenagers go online to meet new people, but they can be blind to the problems and dangers it brings. Many teenagers around the world participate in online dating. They download applications and use dating sites such as Tinder, Plenty of Fish, and Hot or Not, among others. These sources are typically used to meet for…
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Animosity toward illegal aliens creates tension between citizins
In the western world, there is an immigration problem. In the United States, there are more than 10 million undocumented illegal aliens. On average, 700,000 a year come to the United States from places such as Mexico, El Salvador and other Latin American countries. Most come for work while others are fleeing instability and violence…
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Happiness misleads, distorts view on life
Though we dedicate ourselves to its pursuit, allowing it to define our relationships, self-image, and future plans, it doesn’t care for our well-being. It mocks us, forever slipping through our grip as it leads us farther away from peace. It towers over us, ruling over every screen we encounter throughout our day. It turns us…
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Doing activities by yourself could benefit mental health
Usually, if you aren’t used to doing things by yourself, it can seem kind of scary and weird to think about going to the movies or eating alone. However, it could possibly be one of the best things for you as a person. If you are a person like me who freaks out at the…
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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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‘Activist Mommy’ should not blame sexual assault on victims
Recently, I was scrolling through Facebook when I came across a video by “Activist Mommy.” I decided to watch it because it had to do with the Me Too Campaign. If you are not familiar with the campaign, it has to do with sexual assault victims who are speaking up about their assault experiences. The…
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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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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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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.