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Language learning facilitates success at all levels

Lindsey Chandler October 23, 2014

In North Carolina, language education has, for the most part, fallen by the wayside for high school and college students. For admission into an institution within the UNC system, at least two classes’...

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Crime is more than a political problem

Dewey Mullis October 13, 2014

Musician and staunch conservative Ted Nugent is back in the spotlight with his racially and politically divisive rhetoric. On the World Wide Web last week, Nugent spoke in regards to already-intense discussions...

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SBOE lawsuit touches on key voting rights

Kevin Griffin October 13, 2014

Wake County Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens delivered vindication Monday to the many students and Boone residents who have fought to remove voting restrictions for college students. By ruling that...

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10 points from Gryffind- N.C. education system

Lindsey Chandler October 13, 2014

Public school grading systems are slowly becoming more reasonable in the state of North Carolina. The State Board of Education unanimously approved the switch to a 10-point grading scale from the previously-used...

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It’s not a carnival game, it’s a real gun

Dewey Mullis October 8, 2014

The family-friendly, inviting and exciting atmosphere of the fair is no place for concealed weapons. Last year, N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law House Bill 937, a comprehensive legislative action...

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College cost, enrollment decline are systemic problems

Kevin Griffin October 8, 2014

Recent reports confirm many colleges across the country are having difficulty enrolling a sufficient number of students. A Sept. 18 survey done by Gallup in conjunction with Inside Higher Education found...

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Facebook not apologetic for emotion-manipulating study

Lindsey Chandler October 8, 2014

It is no surprise Facebook continues to be a hot topic in the news. With its increase in annoying advertising and perpetually changing user interface, it has fallen from good graces. The ever-popular...

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Why I have a hard time being a feminist

Dewey Mullis October 6, 2014

From newsworthy appearances by Hollywood celebrities and marketing campaigns on college campuses, the feminist movement is making waves. Before the discussion gets foggy, let me clear the air. Women...

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