W. B. Yeats, in his poem “The Second Coming,” wrote, “Turning and turning in the widening gyre/ The falcon cannot hear the falconer;/ Things fall apart, the center cannot hold,/ …
Opinion
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How Not to Write Alerts
When you’re writing an alert to inform people of an issue, there are certain things to keep in mind. Poor usage of language and tone can really take away from …
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The Dangers of Majority Capitalist Society
Capitalism, like any other economic and political system, is inherently flawed. This is simply due to the fact that we as a species are constantly improving, and no system currently …
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A Look at Our Two-Party Political System
One of the hardest things anyone can do is change their political views. I feel like this is not as general a statement as it sounds. I have spent a …
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Editorial: The Need for Informed Voters
In this November’s midterm elections, the nation will have yet another opportunity to elect the officials that will help determine the course of our democracy. However, with this opportunity comes …
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Community of People Who Sincerely Care
Dear EMU: Let’s give ourselves some credit, ok? We spend a ton of time (and print space, in this paper) griping about our school’s problems. Why not talk about one …
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Senior Farewell: Opportunities of College
This is my third year at EMU. It also looks to be my last, thanks to dual-enrollment credits in high school, summer courses, and careful planning. Though this semester has …
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Finding Meaning As a Collegiate Athlete
When I came to EMU in the fall of 2014, I was a skinny, nineteen-year-old kid who was hoping to do something that no one in my family has ever …
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Continued Learning: Key to Conservation
To conclude my three-week column on ways environmentalism can be included in your day-to-day life, I want to emphasize what I believe is the most important part of all: continued …
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Editorial: Disregard Your Judgmental Side
As I stared blankly at the Google Doc that would become my final editorial, I tried to think up some great lesson that would be particularly insightful or clever. The …