In one of my communication studies courses earlier this week, my classmates and I were giving persuasive speeches. Among the “we should lower the drinking…
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Religion and politics are two of the most commonly avoided subjects at the dinner table. Both have existed since the dawn of humankind and continue…
While attending the National Book Awards at Concordia, I could feel the power and respect for the intellectual female that saturated the Centrum. Both Erica…
I wrote about alternative student transportation methods just a few weeks ago, but the bright sunshine beginning to warm our cheeks has inspired me write…
Last week, high school students around the country participated in a nationwide walkout to protest the high number of school shootings happening in the U.S.…
“Why would anyone be so ignorant?” These were some of the words I heard from my friends as they called me on Saturday night to…
During my recent spring cleaning extravaganza, while digging through my closet for things to throw away I accumulated quite the pile of clothing, used notebooks,…
Extreme political statements are plastered across social and news media outlets 24/7, including sloppy Facebook arguments, aggressive Twitter fights, and newscasters bickering on live television.…
“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” This is a common statement that comes up when discussing the subject of the…
As a young, politically active student on campus, I appreciate and value any and all conversations I have on political issues with other individuals. Having…