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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...

Point counterpoint: Win-win for bars because of smoking ban

Jake Tapley March 20, 2012

There has been much debate  regarding the recent passing of a local smoking ban. This ban prohibits smoking in all private clubs and bars in Evansville, excluding Casino Aztar. Bar owners are becoming...

Recognizing talent

Daniel Taylor March 18, 2012

A few weeks ago, while at a party, the topic of music was brought up. Being asked my favorite artist, I proudly announced that Carrie Underwood was my all-time favorite. One of the girls scoffed and accused...

Where you live shouldn't decide if you live

Logan Hursh March 13, 2012

Unless you’ve been hanging out under a rock for the past couple of weeks or are just now coming out of your spring break coma, you’ve more than likely heard about a man named Joseph Kony. The social...

Colts gone wild

Seth Green March 13, 2012

Apparently owner Jim Irsay is the only person the Colts needs. At least he seems to think so. If the team continues the reckless and widespread cuts that they have been making over the past two weeks then...

Don't RUSH to any conclusions

Jake Tapley March 13, 2012

On Feb. 12, an unscrupulous attack was made on Sandra Fluke, a third-year law student at Georgetown University. Rush Limbaugh was the man behind the attack, and his live-broadcast radio show served as...

Point Counter Point: digital download illegal

Jimmy Pyles February 29, 2012

Music, movies or anything you can download is something that a lot of people do whether or not it’s OK because you don’t have the money, only want a few songs or just to check out the band or artist. When...

Point counterpoint: Poor college students

Logan Hursh February 29, 2012

The debate on whether or not downloading music is morally right is frequently subject to speculation. I, myself, am a proponent of downloading music. Music companies will shove it in your face how horrible...

Oscar's looks to past

Clare Pratt February 29, 2012

So another Oscar season has come and gone. While flicks like "Moneyball" or "Extremely Loud and Incredebly Close" might have gone home with bags full of rocks, "The Artist" came home with a bag...

We choose to skew data

Shannon Hall February 22, 2012

No matter where students go on campus they will always see posters tacked up reading “We choose to live more and drink less." These posters often quote questions from the assessment surveys. Their goal...

Society's desperate desire to sexualize children

Logan Hursh February 21, 2012

I am, by no means, what I would consider a prude. I believe love and sexuality of all kinds should be celebrated. However, when it comes to children you can go ahead and call me the biggest prude to ever...

Staff editorial

Justin Law February 15, 2012

A major part of investigative journalism is to reveal information that the public would not have otherwise known about. This is a job that must be done, regardless of whether people get angry at the messengers...

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