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Tag: opinion

Opinion: Conspiracy Theory – Frank Olson was murdered, not suicidal

12 March 2021
Chloe McDonnell
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On Nov. 28, 1953, Dr. Frank Olson died on impact after falling 13 floors from his room in the Statler Hotel in New York City.…

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Opinion: Jon Ossoff, The Man TikTok Simped For

5 March 2021
Krista Halstead
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TikTok goes through phases of obsession. One day the trending video is a catchy dance and the next it’s dalgona coffee. Recently, the obsession has…

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The Smallest Hill: The Right Way to Walk to Class

5 March 2021
Michaela Esau
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The smallest hill I would die on is the hill that takes the least effort to climb up. For William Jewell College students, climbing up…

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The Smallest Hill: Waitstaff don’t get paid enough

5 March 2021
Zachary Dube
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Everyone knows someone that does not tip or, better yet, does not tip well. They demand, nay, expect top-notch service from their server, but compensate…

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Opinion: Vigilante pedophile hunters are doing the work the police are not

5 March 2021
Christina Kirk
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In 2004, coinciding with the rise of widespread internet usage and online chat rooms, NBC kickstarted its Dateline show “To Catch a Predator” to massive…

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The Smallest Hill: Low-rise jeans should not make a style comeback

19 February 2021
Hannah Koehler
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I do not know who is in charge of fashion trends or who decides on which past style choices get to be recycled. Who said,…

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Life Before and After the Trump Presidency

5 February 2021
Kyler Schardein
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I was 15 when Trump descended the gilded escalator and announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President, 16 when he defeated Hillary Clinton…

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Opinion: Love thy neighbor, wear thy mask

4 December 2020
Madison Carroll Porth
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2020 has been a year marked by tragedy, heartache and, unfortunately, great division. A quick glance or scroll through social media makes it very clear…

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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Is it too early for Christmas music?

13 November 2020
Catherine Dema and Angelica Gutierrez
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Position: NoArgued by Angelica Gutierrez I love Christmas, so my stance on this is probably incredibly distorted. Not only do I love Christmas, I specifically…

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