Opinion
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Blocking UV burns will save lives
A recent controversial bill divided state legislatures recently. It proposes to ban minors from using tanning beds. It’s definitely a bold step in the right...
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#SochiProblems? More like #USProblems
It seems that the 2014 Winter Olympics will be about as famous for its failures as its successes. But not just in sports. The news...
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Dark secret hiding below the waters for orca whales trapped at Seaworld
Dear Editors: MLK wrote “The Letter from a Birmingham Jail” in order to inform and persuade readers to open their minds to his side of...
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Iowa’s current baseball seasons create unequal playing field for prospects
Dear Editors: I am writing as a member of Mr. Winkel’s 5th period class, American Literature 1940s to Today. An issue that I believe needs...
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Gay prospect’s NFL potential far from a ‘distraction’
Our View 2014 NFL draft hopeful Michael Sam is a 6-foot-2, 260-pound, 2013 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, African American football player who happens...
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In memory of CFHS soldier, pitch in on behalf of veterans
Our View Back on Feb. 17, 2007, former CFHS student Travis Vaughn was killed in Afghanistan when his mission was cancelled after the Chinook he...
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Activist visits with Hi-Line writer in recent Cedar Rapids visit
“What’s the point in being free? What good is it to live in a free society, a free country or even a free world if...
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Diet sodas face unanswered questions
Many people drink diet sodas thinking that they are healthier and could even help them lose weight, but they are wrong. Studies show that diet...
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Prom Panic: several decisions to be made in successful prom dress selection
With the new year comes the rush of a large population of high school girls who are determined to find the perfect prom dress. There...
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Assistance plans delivering results
Our View This is the year of changes. We now have eight periods, Chromebooks, academic zones and small study halls, and the data from the...
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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...
