Opinion

Enough Sleep Vital to Teenagers’ Education

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By Alissa Guther

One thing teenagers desperately need is more sleep. On any given night during the school year, and especially now during exam season, students are getting very little sleep. A standard response to the question “How are you?” is some variation of “My desk looks like a bed right now.” Many students come into class looking like the walking dead. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s website, teens should get about nine hours of sleep per night, but one study found that only fifteen percent of teens report getting that amount.

Death Penalty Not a Solution to Deterring Criminal Activity

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By Sera Busse

There are many laws in effect within the United States today that somewhat go without saying. They may have to do with societal norms, human morale, or simply common sense: don’t drink and drive, don’t take things that aren’t yours, don’t kill people. The list could continue indefinitely.

Editorial: Climate Change is Major

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By Editorial Board

On Friday, May 10, scientists reported finding the highest amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere ever recorded. Reaching above 400 parts per million, it’s been inferred that carbon dioxide levels haven’t been this high since three million years ago, when the climate on earth was completely different. Through gas–detecting instruments atop a volcano in Hawaii, we as humans have been reminded once again of the catastrophic impact we have on this planet we call home.

The More You Know: 5/17/13

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By Darrell Owens

Over the past few weeks, as the story of the Boston bombings saturated the airwaves, I realized a serious flaw in our news media. Namely, ours is among the worst in the world. It doesn’t consider the safety of its citizens, it doesn’t care about informing the public — instead, news stations preserve viewership numbers with dramatized facts and exaggerated angles on stories.

9/11 Plane Part Discovery to Revive Heartache

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By Madeleine Pauker

A broken part from one of the airplanes involved in the 9/11 attacks was found wedged in between two buildings close to Ground Zero on Friday, April 23.

US Must Stop Outsourcing in Developing Nations

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By Cooper Price

If you check the label of your GAP or Old Navy hoodie, chances are that you’ll see it was made in India or Bangladesh. However, what many of us don’t realize is that the warm fleece jackets that we wear to school each morning are made in the midst of the sweat and tears of third world laborers who earn as little as 28 cents an hour.

What's The Problem? 5/17/13

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By Elysia Starr

There are many ways the world could end. Not too long ago, we were all faced with an imposing due date for catastrophe. This past December, as I’m sure you all know, was predicted to bring the collapse of our little floating cramped ball of life, and as I’m sure you all noticed, we’re still here.

NBA Player Coming Out Revolutionizes Sports

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By Sam Roditti

On April 30, 2013, Jason Collins made history as the first active professional athlete in the three major men’s sports — basketball, baseball and football — to publicly declare himself as gay. This breakthrough was desperately needed in the world of professional sports.

The More You Know: 5/3/13

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By Darrell Owens

With Proposition 8 in the news recently and the coverage surrounding its ultimate fate, one might wonder why a state like California — with tremendous diversity and the most liberal ideology in the Union — voted against state recognition of gay marriage. Those who voted against gay marriage, I divide into two groups: conservatives and minorities.

Beyoncé and Jay Z’s Trip to Cuba Lacks Purpose

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By Erin Hoynes

In early April, Beyoncé and Jay–Z took a trip to Havana, Cuba. Until recently, this would have been illegal. However, new regulations put in place under President Barack Obama allow certain people to travel to Cuba, if they have a reason.

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