Opinion
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Popular podcast kicks off its second season
By: Olivia Martin If you are into podcasts, or even if you aren’t, you have probably heard about Serial. This podcast is a spin-off of...
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As holidays are approaching, learn to appreciate Christmas experiences
Our View Take yourself back into the mindset of a young child during the holiday season. Without a doubt, Christmas was one of the most...
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Iowa’s cannabis oil laws need more options
By: Scott Miller A 14-year-old girl collapses on the hallway floor, her eyes roll to the back of her head, her body starts thrashing about....
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Bad foreign policy leads to attacks in Paris
By: Brennan Kohls Last Thursday in an interview, President Barack Obama claimed that ISIS had been contained. The next day radical Islamic terrorists, all belonging...
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Old Spice actor explains the pitfalls of male pride
By: Olivia Martin Pride is a great quality to have. It allows people to believe in themselves and to be proud of their accomplishments, but,...
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Speaking struggles lead editor on journey of self-acceptance
By: Sarah Stortz My 7-year-old self sat all alone in a cluttered, white room inside Cedar Heights Elementary, surrounded by shelves filled with board games...
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Our View: Pray for Paris, Pray for the World
Our View Who would have thought that Friday the 13th would have lived up to it’s superstition? Multiple terrible events around the world happened on...
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Teens embracing Black Friday from other side of checkout lines: First time worker looking forward to extra pay
By: Olivia Martin While most people are filling up their tummies of turkey and ham and falling into a very deep sleep, people like me...
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Teens embracing Black Friday from other side of checkout lines: ‘Veteran’ worker revels in rush of shoppers
By: Daphne Becker At 5:45 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2014, I stood at lane five waiting for the doors to open and the crowd of...
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Obama’s ban stops pipeline to progress
By: Brennan Kohls Last week President Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline application, citing “environmental reasons.” congressional Democrats have been fighting the pipeline for almost...
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Robotics club launching into new season of challenges
Every January, the robotics club faces an exciting new challenge—a brand-new game. Each year, the rules, objectives and ways to earn points change, requiring the team to think strategically...
