I believe in always tipping the server at a restaurant. It is something that has been taught in my family for decades. As a young girl, I never understood the …
Opinion
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Editorial: The importance of adding a sign language class
Approximately 15% of the United States population reports trouble hearing, hearing impairments, or are completely deaf. American Sign Language is commonly said to be “the fourth most-used language in the …
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The importance of communication should not be ignored
Those of you that know me know that I talk excessively and am not shy about my thoughts and beliefs. This is because a past relationship made honesty and communication …
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We must release our propensity for violence, choose hope
When I first heard the news that President Trump ordered the killing of Qassem Soleimani only three days into the new year, I did not feel relief that the architect …
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Life needs some pain and sadness
Now that you are reading this, I assume you are a human being living on planet Earth, and every day you encounter at least one thing that makes you sad …
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What is the basis of our pacifism and where are the limits?
In an increasingly radicalized and conflicted world, pacifists of all backgrounds are forced to consider their beliefs in a more serious light. This reality has reminded me of my time …
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Editorial: Makeup is artistic expression regardless of gender
“I felt like a heroine,” senior Hannah Nichols said. “It feels like going against community at a large… like breaking free… at the same time it’s something taboo… it can …
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Cursing can be an inconvenient habit to pick up
If you grew up in a household or school similar to mine, swearing was not tolerated. This begs the question, where and when do we learn to swear? One way …
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“Let your humanity work better than any religion”
The headline quote has stuck with me since my cross-cultural to the Middle-East last spring as the best comment on religion I have ever heard. My roommate’s host dad, Jalal, …
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Editorial: The myth of nice girls and acquiescence
When I am bored on long car drives, I listen to books. Sometimes, an ordinary road trip turns into a transformative, thoughtful experience, even if it is a comedian’s memoir. …