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The beauty of getting older

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Rebecca Noble culture, education, opinion

American societal norms can be a curious animal. In most places around the world, the elders of the population are

Report Card: the Best Picture Nominees

March 4, 2018 Harrison Dove-Green best picture, call me by your name, darkest hour, dunkirk, entertainment, film, get out, lady bird, opinion, Oscars, phantom thread, report card, the post, the shape of water, three billboards outside ebbing missouri

As we approach the annual Academy Awards, viewers speculate what accolades their favorite nominees will take home. From Best Cinematography

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The Great American Cooking Story: The Role of Gentrification and Food

December 3, 2015January 26, 2016 Orlando Suazo film, Interview, life, local, movies, opinion, review

Gentrification, the process of urban renewal of lower-class neighborhoods, has been occurring all across the United States in different cities

Culture

Supergirl Review: Fight or Flight

November 12, 2015November 24, 2015 Orlando Suazo culture, film, movies, opinion, review, television shows

Last night’s episode explored the theme of identity. Prompted by an interview with Cat Grant, Kara questions her identity. How

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7 Classics to Avoid Like the Plague

September 29, 2015October 8, 2015 Katie Patchell classics, literature, opinion

Because not all of them are worth reading even if people say they are. “You have to read this book–it’s

Opinion

From dust to… diamonds?

November 21, 2014November 21, 2014 Autumn Edwards burial, cremation, ethics, faith, opinion

The death of a loved one is never a fun experience, and the burial process can often make things even harder.

Opinion

Should the U.S. lower the legal drinking age?

April 17, 2014April 17, 2014 Autumn Edwards age, consequences, drinking, federal law, minimum drinking age, opinion, teens, young adults

The legal consumption of alcohol for ages 21 and over was set in place for public safety in 1984 under

Opinion

Legal vs. Right: The marijuana debate

March 7, 2014March 7, 2014 Cory MacNeil colorado, enforcement, felony, high, laws, legalization, marijuana, news, opinion

Colorado legalized marijuana for recreational use January 1, 2013. The landslide victory surprised even pro marijuana campaign members. However, changed

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Hold the hammer: What Scripture says about judging others

February 17, 2014February 24, 2014 Autumn Edwards judgement, opinion, Scripture

Picture yourself in crowd of people, with strangers you’ve never met before. Immediately your mind starts to form an opinion

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Third World Theater: One Writer’s Experience at the Movies in the Philippines

January 10, 2014February 24, 2014 Rachel Sipe America, culture, experience, movies, opinion, Philippines, third world, third world country, travel

Ah, movies! A universal pastime! No matter who you are or where you are in the world, anyone can appreciate

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Reflections on the Duck Debacle

January 5, 2014February 25, 2014 Alyssa Esposito A&E, Bible, conflict, controversy, Duck Dynasty, fans, opinion, ratings, television shows

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the Duck Dynasty debacle that exploded on social media. But for those of