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Justin Law February 15, 2012

As the President of the Student Government Association I am appalled at the personal attacks on myself and other active members of SGA.  I have poured my heart and soul into this organization over...

Catholics object Obama's birth control plan

Logan Hursh February 14, 2012

Following the anger and aggression from the religious conservative concerning birth control, Obama has recently made a compromise allowing the health insurance provider, rather than the religious institutions...

Let me be 21

Shannon Hall February 13, 2012

According to the Alcohol Policy at USI, "the manufacture, sale, transfer, purchase, transportation, possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage anywhere on university owned or -controlled property...

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Logan Hursh February 7, 2012

Express your love for someone this V-Day

Logan Hursh February 7, 2012

In the last few years, it’s become cool to hate Valentine’s Day.  It’s a holiday that seems to be over commercialized and doesn’t seem to have a lot of true meaning anymore. It puts too much...

Every day should be special

Shannon Hall February 6, 2012

So, I'm a girl, and I dislike Valentine's Day. It's not because I am single, promise.  I think it's stupid that people have to "suprise" and do something special for their partner. First off, it's...

How long after dating… nonsense rules

Daniel Taylor February 5, 2012

While walking to class, I partially overheard a group’s conversation. They were discussing how long after a relationship ends should one wait before entering the next. I personally do not understand...

Leave the big guns at home

Ryan Howe January 31, 2012

I don’t like guns. I have never liked guns, and the thought of being around any kind of gun, whether it is a firearm, a paintball gun or a pellet gun, makes my stomach queasy. The sight of a gun puts...

Call me a pessimist

Jesse Rininger January 31, 2012

Things are tough right now. You don't need an expert to tell you that. National unemployment is up to 8 percent, the wealth disparity gap is ever-widening and utility and housing interest rates are not...

Give me a different plot, please

Jake Tapley January 29, 2012

Predictability is overrated. I find that, as I have watched many movies in years past, I can kind of see what is going to happen before it actually happens. Many filmmakers get into the habit of conforming...

Overcoming fear: how to succeed

Jake Tapley January 29, 2012

As a freshman in college, I have it easy, right? I am required to take all of the basic university classes that I will more than likely do well in, so long as I put forth the effort to show up. There...

Point counterpoint: Goodbye, Coach

Jimmy Pyles January 24, 2012

This Sunday a college football legend die at the age of 85 his name was Joe Paterno was the head coach of Penn State. It saddens me that he will have died with a gray cloud over him. I agree that he should...

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