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Kaitlin Newkirk

Opinion: Reality shows haunt my TV

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

You know that meme that says, "I don't want to live on this planet anymore?" Well, that's how I feel whenever I see six-year-old "Toddlers & Tiaras" star Alana Thompson's new show, "Here Comes HoneyBooBoo."...

Lindsay Bookout

Opinion: Believe it or not, screamer preacher brings students together

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

Anyone who's been to the university for at least a semester knows about the preacher who comes to campus and spews random nonsense about his version of Christianity. A lot of people seem to have a problem...

Katie Reule

Opinion: Some sound advice for the media’s glare

Abbi Pittman September 23, 2012

Lady Gaga, the infamous meat-suit-wearing, egg-arriving pop star who never ceases to amaze the American public is usually in the news for some excessive stunt, outfit, performance or outlandish statement....

Kevin Griffin

Opinion: Occupy movement in need of self-reevaluation

Abbi Pittman September 21, 2012

A year ago this week, the Occupy Wall Street movement emerged and asserted itself as a great populist challenge to America’s corrupt and unjust economic system. Today, this movement, which set such high...

Andrew Cox

Cartoon: Romney doesn’t believe in ‘hand outs’

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

Cartoon: Andrew Cox, Editorial Cartoonist

Anne Buie

PCP: Obama’s campaign tactics fail to impress this skeptic

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

The following is part of a Point Counter-Point opinion series, which highlights important issues and platform points for both candidates in the upcoming election.  Read the counter-point here. I...

Michael Bragg

PCP: Aside from presidency, Romney wishes he had Obama’s campaign

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

The following is part of a Point Counter-Point opinion series, which highlights important issues and platform points for both candidates in the upcoming election.  Read the counter-point here. Every...

Casey Sugilia

Opinion: Respect all opinions in Free Expression Tunnel

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

On Monday morning, I walked through some rather outspoken graffiti in the tunnel letting out to Rankin courtyard. It appeared that Republican supporters had painted the entire tunnel with several Republican...

Allison Langewisch

Cartoon: Be considerate of every viewpoint

Abbi Pittman September 20, 2012

Cartoon: Allison Langewisch, Editorial Cartoonist

Letter: Voting for the right to vote

Anne Buie September 20, 2012

"Are you registered to vote?" There has been a lot of talk lately about Democratic voter registration drives on campus. We know you've been asked time and time again but maybe no one has taken the time...

Anne Buie

Opinion: Keep calm, but don’t let the media carry on

Anne Buie September 20, 2012

If you've ever had the chance to speak with me for more than 10 minutes, I can guarantee you, our conversation had either something to do with my two favorite things: journalism or the British royal family.Recently,...

Meghan Frick

Opinion: Dear Chancellor Peacock, thanks

Anne Buie September 20, 2012

Dear Chancellor Peacock, I'm writing this letter to say one thing: thank you.That may sound like an odd beginning to an opinion article. But I read another op-ed today, in another college newspaper, about...

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