Opinion
Opinion

Winter Break Is Near!

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Well, the anticipated moment is finally in sight. This anticipated moment is one that can only be achieved through passing the gauntlet known as fall semester.  For those that don’t have the best interpretation skills or were too lazy to read the title, the anticipated moment is the one and only Winter Break. Make sure to put special emphasis on the break. Whatever the major, everyone
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Opinion

The Red Cup is Crap

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With the holidays rolling in, there is so much to be excited about. There is the excitement of the first snowfall, decorating the house for the holidays, sipping hot chocolate, gift giving, and of course, spending time with loved ones. However there is one thing that ruins all this fun: that stupid red cup.   Not everyone celebrates Christmas, so people are complaining about
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Opinion

The Defining moment of Nonpartisan Politics

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Alabama may not always be the place that comes to mind when thinking about defining political moments in contemporary times; however, for better or worse, the special election taking place in the Yellowhammer State has put it in the national spotlight. For anyone that’s been out of the loop, a special election for Attorney General Jeff Session’s former Senate seat is scheduled for December
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Opinion

Charles Manson: The Classic American Antagonist

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The United States of America without a doubt has no lack of villainous individuals that have gone on to possess an uncomfortable legacy and hold over pop culture. People like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, the Zodiac Killer, and then less serial killer-oriented villains like Al Capone all have sealed their place. None however have quite reached the level of now deceased
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Hollywood Culture Needs Changing: In the Wake of Sexual Assault Allegations

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TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault On Thursday October 5, the “New York Times” published a story detailing allegations of sexual assaults against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Many women have come forward with their stories, and, as a result, Weinstein has stepped down from his position as head of The Weinstein Company. As one of the mightiest falls, many other stories are coming to light alleging
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Opinion

Thanksgiving: Chow Down, Be Humble

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Today, too many holidays have become victims of commercialization where even thinking about the once special occasion makes one feel a sense of yuletide queasiness rather than merriness. However, Thanksgiving thankfully has not yet come to be conquered by corporate America. Some people feel the lack of attention given to Thanksgiving is a curse, when it is actually a great blessing in disguise. After
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Eminem: The Voice of White Working-Class America Long Before Trump

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Last month on the BET awards, the well-known rapper Eminem dished out a freestyle dissing president Trump that was largely received positively by his fans and even political pundits like Keith Obermann. “After 27 years of doubts about rap I am now an @Eminem fan, best political writing of the year period,” Olbermann stated on his twitter feed. While Eminem isn’t necessarily saying anything
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Opinion

The Opioid Industry: America’s Number One Drug Cartel

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The opioid epidemic has become one of America’s greatest social concerns in recent years. A great reason for this catastrophe is that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been stripped of tremendous power when it comes to combating the ultimate drug dealers in the USA: The drug companies themselves.  A more industry-friendly law in relation to the drug companies was passed by Congress last year. While the name
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