I have discovered that my level of work ethic has evolved over the years. For school work and even physical activity, my work ethic has historically been high. I dislike …
Opinion
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Polarization of Supreme Court Nominees
Throughout the most recent scrambling to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice, I cannot help but see some flaws in the system, most importantly that there is a scramble in …
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The Battle for Humanizing the Homeless
Homelessness is often referred to as a crisis in our country’s media. But the word “crisis” falls short of adequately describing the set of problems. Saying that there are several …
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U.S. Conservatism Is Not in Line With Jesus
Conservatism—commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change—is a term that is not unfamiliar with social stigma, especially in our present political climate. And, in the United States, …
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Hidden Stories of International Students
Have you ever wondered what it means to be an international student? Studying in an international setting taught me that school is not the only educational tool. I knew no …
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We Need to Stop Victim-blaming, Right Now
Far too often when somebody comes forward with a sexual harassment or assault accusation, we do not take it seriously. At the very least, we do not take it seriously …
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We Need Informed Views of Life’s Meaning
What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? We can sit and pine for non-arbitrary answers to these questions, but that would not be pragmatic. Likewise, we can …
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Editorial: Internships Affirm Our Callings
Before my internship, my idea of what exactly I wanted to do with my degree was vague. I knew that I was interested in politics but had yet to determine …
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We Must Strive to Be Decent Human Beings
All right, I am going to be honest. This column started out as a political one, but it has become more about self help with a political concentration. Today I …
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Assessing Your Side With an Open Mindset
To be properly political, one has to honestly assess the intentions and beliefs of one’s political affiliation. I am sure there are many who would like to say that they …