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Mandating class attendance is a terrible way to go

April 19, 2017

Despite what United Airlines would like you to believe, the golden rule of customer service still states that the customer is always right. Every industry — restaurant, hotel, retail, etc. — follows...

Beyond the Lines

Going ‘Beyond the Lines’

March 1, 2017

We often put things in boxes. We place labels on others and ourselves. We create social boundaries based on these labels. It’s important that we learn to go beyond these things in order to promote unity...

Satire could get people to care about politics

February 26, 2017

In a nation where half of the population doesn’t vote and most don’t care for politics, satirical news is gaining traction as everyone’s favorite source. Since Donald Trump took office, ratings are...

The ‘enemy of the American people’ isn’t who the president claims

February 23, 2017

In an article earlier this year, I claimed that the media love Trump. Boy, was I wrong. Sure, the business executives of media corporations love all the increased revenue, but the actual journalists can’t...

Americas problem opinion

America’s problems are far deeper than its government

February 19, 2017

Donald Trump is a genius. Despite how much everyone hates him, he managed to manipulate the electoral system in a way that demonstrates just how smart he is. If you think the above opinion goes against...

Graduating opinion

New incentives aim to help students graduate on time

February 15, 2017

We’re lucky to attend a university like FGCU where the faculty and professors actually care about students as individuals. They’re happy that we chose to attend this school, but that doesn’t mean...

Former Vice President Joe Biden is far from retiring

February 9, 2017

Long before Joe Biden became the most popular meme in the country, he was one of the most prominent politicians of his time. After nearly five decades dedicating himself to public service, Joe Biden is...

Tom Brady defies the record books, once again

February 8, 2017

Tom Brady has won more Super Bowls than 22 other teams have even played in. He’s played in more of them than 29 individual NFL teams. He’s won more rings than any other quarterback in the league’s...

Why we’re failing our first president

January 28, 2017

George Washington set some great precedents during his time as our nation’s first president, but it took only a few years for his successors to let him down. In his farewell address, Washington warned...

The media love Trump

January 20, 2017

Every time the president-elect has opened his mouth — or “twittered” his thumbs — the story has gone viral in every sense of the word. From the day Donald Trump announced his presidency on June...

Cost of textbooks opinion

Textbooks, you’re killing us

January 11, 2017

$543.56. Before taxes, that’s the total cost for my textbooks this semester, even if I rent used copies when possible. Some students see this price as better than what they’re going to spend this spring....

Fake news leads to real problems

December 29, 2016

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet just because there’s a picture with a quote next to it.” There was once a time when I wouldn’t have to explain that...

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