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Top 10 Silliest Trends of 2017
By Ashtyn Britt Writer abritt@lc.edu Keep in mind, this is only my opinion, and I believe strongly in people’s rights to do with their own bodies as they please. You’re more than allowed to disagree…
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To Repeal, or Not to Repeal, What a Dumb Question
Battle For The Net Video Bumper from FFTF on Vimeo. Shelby Clayton Layout Editor slclayton@lc.edu 2017 has hit the United States hard, and it looks like its going out kicking and screaming. On November 21st,…
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Top 5 Books of 2017
By Ashtyn Britt Writer abritt@lc.edc Hello potential bookworms! It’s time to reflect on the previous year, and as we wait for the new books to come out in 2018 to enjoy, we can look…
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Another “True Meaning of Christmas,” Speech You’ll Have to Tolerate.
Ashtyn Britt Writer abritt@lc.edu With the holiday spirit in the air, it isn’t uncommon to hear everyone and their gingerbread-man-eating-grandmother talking about the true meaning of this joyous time of year. For some people, it’s…
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The Repeal of Net Neutrality: Internet Elitists
ASHLEY SCHEFFEL Writer asscheffel@lc.edu December 19, 2017 The principle that Internet service providers such as AT&T, Comcast, and Charter Spectrum should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without…
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I Can Wear Whatever Skirt I Want and Give my Opinion as I Please
For anybody that knows me, they know I’m not a person who likes to be silenced. It’s rather difficult to stop me when I’m given permission to speak my mind. Normally, it is…
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Illinois State Budget Impacts College Students
The state of Illinois went without a budget for two years, six days, 16 hours and 34 minutes. The Illinois Legislature overrode Governor Rauner’s veto, and a budget was passed July 6, 2017,…
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Taking a Step Back: How I Dealt with Mental Abuse
Most people know that physical abuse is a problem in relationships, but the question is do they know that mental abuse is too? Many women are mentally abused, but ignore the fact with the…
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College Clubs Changed Me
As we all know, clubs have a big benefit when it comes to helping us spice up our resumes. But, did you also know it can help with other areas of your life?…
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Why GISHWHES 2017 Rocks Summer
With all the studying we do and working hard to manage our life, who doesn’t enjoy a little escape into being fun and crazy? This year my daughter and I participated in a wild…