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Smoking policy goes too far

The tobacco problem on campus has been out of hand for a long time now. A general disregard for the smoking policy, coupled with a lack of enforcement, has spawned stories of people being forced to dart through clouds of smoke and trample over discarded cigarette butts between classes.

Internet: Too powerful to control

In 21 years, the Internet has taken control of many aspects of our lives, pulling us in and chaining us to the technology vortex that is growing every day.

Campus policy up in smoke

We all learned right from wrong at an early age. Many times, we learned this by doing something wrong and suffering the consequences.

Current Issue Columns

Memo to Faux News: No such thing as being ‘raped too much’

Ever since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans have felt a greater sense of patriotism. Many women have chosen to show their patriotism for their country by joining the armed forces.

There is no reason they shouldn't be allowed to do so.

You don’t have to be skinny to be beautiful

As a little girl I was always the skinny, tiny one who looked abnormal. Then I hit my teenage years and my body started to change.

Get involved and show your school spirit

Why do students who are involved in extracurricular activities enjoy their college experience more? The reason is simple: relationships. When participating in school-related clubs and organizations, you surround yourself with people who want to succeed and enjoy a great experience.

Past Columns

Support artists: Buy their tunes

In the Internet world, downloading music is as easy as changing the radio, and it's completely free. However, it is also illegal.

Gender-neutral doesn’t mean gender-free

On Jan. 20, UK-based web editor Beck Laxton and her partner Kieran Cooper announced the gender of their child, Sasha, after five years of raising him as "gender-neutral."

‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ should be part of everyone’s vocabulary

Has the world grown more impolite due to technology and a faster life, or do people no longer know what manners are?

Orlando adventure changes us

Former Editor in Chief Braulio Tellez was flying for the first time when we traveled to Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 27 for the Associated Collegiate Press national convention.

Cellular deprivation: the seven-day challenge

I love my laptop. When it comes to music, streaming videos, live podcasts, Facebook notifications and, of course, homework, it is my best friend.

Spreading Christmas joy is rewarding

Christmas time is here, and while we might complain about not having a long enough break, some kids don't even have the luxury to complain.