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Stressing out about stress

Logan Hursh April 11, 2012

The end of a semester sucks - trust me, I know. Somehow the semester from hell has crept its ugly face into my life this semester, and from what I’m hearing from other students and friends, they are...

Relax with a purpose

Jake Tapley April 9, 2012

As a community, we need to be careful of what we invest our time in. Summer Break is a perfect example of this general concept and of the self-inflicted abuse we unknowingly partake in. Often times, people...

Hardee's sells food with sex

Jessie Hellmann April 4, 2012

I saw a Hardee’s advertisement featuring supermodel Kate Upton, who is known for her appearances in Sports Illustrated. This ad followed the stereotypical mantra “sex sells” to the T and more. I...

Get involved

Logan Hursh April 4, 2012

When I tell people that I work for The Shield I often get a lot of mixed responses. It's unnecessary to divulge you into what those reactions are, but on occasion I get the individual who is interested...

Stuck with classes

Shannon Hall April 3, 2012

I take as many classes as I can each semester in order to graduate on time in 2014. I have one major and two minors. This semester it was difficult to find classes that I could take. While I understand...

Be careful how you express yourself

Jake Tapley April 2, 2012

We live in a nation where freedom of expression is everything. As Americans, we feel that being granted certain liberties (such as freedom of expression) is an integral part of upholding our constitution....

Sister says men provide for women

Shannon Hall March 28, 2012

My interim pastor in my hometown church is female. I do not have a problem with her at all, beside the fact her singing is not the best. My sister, a senior in high school, on the other hand, does. Pastors...

Don't put all of your eggs in one basket!

Jake Tapley March 27, 2012

I have seen the type of college student who tends to focus solely on their education. Usually, this is not considered to be a bad thing. In and of itself, focusing on education is quite beneficial in...

College: job security, not financial security

James Vaughn March 26, 2012

In order to survive today’s struggling economy it’s almost a necessity to pursue higher education. Obtaining a college degree does not promise you a job, but it does offer you a better chance at job...

3 reason premarital sex is healthy

Daniel Taylor March 26, 2012

How do you feel about premarital sex? Personally, I believe safe-practiced, consensual, premarital sex is healthy for couples. Many choose to postpone intercourse due to their religion while others choose...

'Elton John raised me'

Jessie Hellmann March 21, 2012

Elton John raised me. Just kidding. As much as I would love to be his adopted child, I’m not, but I do remember listening to him often growing up because of my parents' music. I love classic rock at...

Point counterpoint: Drinking isn't healthy for your body either

Logan Hursh March 20, 2012

The smoking ban throughout the city of Evansville is, in theory, a good idea. With the exception of the fact that the ban doesn’t allow smoking in bars. That’s about the most ludicrous thing I’ve...

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