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America has never been great

Q February 23, 2017

“Make America Great Again,” the campaign slogan of President Donald Trump, can be found emblazoned on the hats and shirts of many of his supporters all across the nation. For many this phrase seems...

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Kevin Durant is the real MVP

Michael Allesandro February 19, 2017

We are more than halfway through the 2016-2017 NBA season and all-star weekend is behind us. It has been an interesting year for basketball, but perhaps the most intriguing topic this season is the...

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Medicaid for North Carolina

Cassidy Chambers February 15, 2017

There is a provision in the Affordable Care Act regarding Medicaid that can expand coverage to millions more and improves the already in-place system also known as Obamacare. To some, this seems like...

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The science of love

Q February 15, 2017

Everyone knows what love is. It’s a feeling, a sensation from deep inside the soul, an overflowing of emotion and wonder at the very existence of another human being out there for you. Love is a powerful...

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President Trump is compromised

Q February 7, 2017

It’s no surprise that President Donald Trump has proven to be quite the controversial president. From those he chooses to advise him, to the questionable executive orders he has signed, Trump tends...

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Coping with a loved one’s addiction

Cassidy Chambers February 7, 2017

Drug Addiction has been on the rise for several years now and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse it doesn’t appear to be stabilizing – much less lowering – anytime soon. I have witnessed...

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Skills Showdown succeeds, Pro Bowl suffers

Michael Allesandro February 5, 2017

Most of us can agree that the Super Bowl is one of the most highly anticipated live sporting events, attracting an astronomical number of viewers every year. While the numbers have fluctuated slightly...

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The Obama years

Cassidy Chambers February 2, 2017

We can’t get on social media without being bombarded with unfounded opinions, political arguments or, sometimes humorous, political memes. Throughout President Barack Obama’s term he was repeatedly...

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South Dakota’s swamp and what it means for everyone else

Q February 2, 2017

This last election, while most of the world was focused on the fierce presidential race, another fight was happening in South Dakota. Ballot measure 22, otherwise known as the South Dakota Government...

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In the press, we must trust

Katie Murawski January 27, 2017

With the inauguration of President Donald Trump, and throughout the almost two years of his tumultuous candidacy, the country has become less and less unified. Some of the feelings of distrust and apprehension...

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PEDs enter the hall

Brooks Maynard, Reporter January 26, 2017

On Wednesday, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2017 was announced and longtime first baseman for the Houston Astros Jeff Bagwell, catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, famous for his time...

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The pros and cons to a group of five playoff system in college football

Jason Huber January 17, 2017

Prior to the College Football Playoff system’s existence in 2014, the highest collegiate conferences were called the “Automatic Qualifying” conferences, meaning every conference champion received...

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