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Consumer greed on Black Friday contradicts the thanks they give the day prior

December 1, 2015

This past Friday, after spending a relaxing Thanksgiving Day with family, I woke up at 4 a.m. confused and upset. At first, I couldn’t remember why I had set an alarm, and I was one second away from...

#PracticeGratitude

November 27, 2015

During this time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in all sorts of things that ultimately have no bearing on the true meaning of the holidays. Gifts are fun to give and get, and buying things on sale...

‘Why are you vegan?’

November 26, 2015

“Why are you vegan?” I’ve been asked this countless times and will continue receiving and answering this question. There is so much I want to say when I respond to this, as it deserves a well-thought-out...

Black Lives Matter activist gets beat down at Trump rally

November 26, 2015

During a Donald Trump campaign rally in Birmingham, Alabama, video shot by a CNN reporter shows Trump supporters huddled around a Black Lives Matter activist as they bludgeon the man while shouting slurs. The...

Why White Student Unions are OK

November 23, 2015

Tensions are rising at UT Austin because of a Facebook page that began activity several days ago – UT Austin White Student Union. Racial tensions seem to only be getting worse because no one will talk,...

Recent terrorist attacks in Paris should serve as a wakeup call

November 19, 2015

A few days ago in Paris, the citizens of France experienced something that no country ever should — an attack of terrorism that killed 129 people and injured at least 352. Among these people were...

Exclusion in Missouri hinders resolution

November 18, 2015

The nation has watched the events unfold at University of Missouri Colombia, or Mizzou. Since August, a number of protests have occurred, and now, it seems the tensions have finally reached their peak. A...

Hosts on TV show slander GOP candidate Carly Fiorina

November 13, 2015

A popular morning talk show has recently found itself in the midst of controversy. “The View” is a daytime television show that airs weekdays and has six female hosts:  Raven-Symoné, Joy Behar, Whoopi...

 Students park in the dirt lot  to avoid parking far away or waiting to find a spot near their classes. (EN Photo / Luke Janke)

Why students should quit complaining about parking on campus

November 12, 2015

Students have been complaining about parking for a while now. FGCU grew faster than expected, and all of a sudden, there were more students to accommodate than the campus had space for. There is a possibility...

Starbucks takes PC approach and sparks controversy with plain holiday cups

November 11, 2015

Not even three weeks out from October, the yearly grapple with the hierarchy of holiday seasons is in full swing. While secularists are occupied arguing over the retail world completely leapfrogging Thanksgiving,...

Smoke-free should be a choice

October 29, 2015

There are two primary arguments in favor of becoming a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus. The first is secondhand: it is harmful to public safety and creates a nuisance. The second: FGCU should not allow...

Students gather around the preacher on campus to hear him speak. EN Photo/Andrew Friedgen.

Bullhorn speeches may be affecting some students’ mental health

October 29, 2015

I am sure that the vast majority of students here at FGCU are aware of the preachers who occasionally visit our campus. If you are, you are probably familiar with their angry and hateful dialogue. Now,...

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