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No place for religion in government

My dad and I would often fight about politics focusing on social issues. Until my sister converted, I was the sole liberal in my family. Our Catholic upbringing caused my dad to frequently cite the Bible as evidence to support his stances on issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion. It wasn’t until I said [...]

CHALLENGING CHRISTMAS: The commercialized culture of Christmas

The holidays are a special time at my house. Our mantle is covered with my mom’s favorite man of the season: Santa Clause. Our Catholic family has one nativity scene and countless Santa figures. This only seems right because Christmas has ceased to be a religious holiday.

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Studying? Please. Studying is hard, procrastination is easy. There are a few ways to put off that paper. With finals approaching we find ourselves drawn into our worst habits. Though some are better than others at avoiding the temptation to procrastinate, oddly enough the majority of us fall victim to trying to find something more entertaining than writing a paper or cramming for an exam.

Opposing viewpoints: Abortion, a right, should be covered

Saturday night President Obama’s health care reform bill passed in the House of Representatives. This is a big victory for the Democratic party despite the fact that when the bill goes to the Senate, it is likely to change quite a bit. The main change I’m hoping for is the inclusion of abortion.

Stand up, fight for equality on this day

Today, the fifth of November, has little significance here in the United States but over in England, it’s regarded as Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night. The British will commemorate the Gunpowder Plot organized by a group of Catholics for the purpose of blowing up the House of Parliament.

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Unfair furloughs? Several University employees are treated unfairly by furloughs. By now we are all growing tired of hearing about furloughs. We get it, times are tough, and our professors will be unavailable to help us Friday should we need them. But that’s just how they affect us as students.

Paganism more than witchcraft, pentacles

When thinking of religion, we often only consider Christianity, Judaism and Islam. In regards to alternative faiths, we tend to limit ourselves to Hinduism and Scientology. Religions that fall outside of the Abrahamic umbrella are what qualify as “pagan.” The term was originally created to describe all those who practiced religions contrary to Christianity, yet today the word applies to any religion outside of the mainstream.

Myth busted: misconceptions of bisexuality

I am shockingly grateful to have forgotten about the community involvement paper I had to write for my women’s studies class. Had this not slipped my mind I might have opted to be proactive and attended one of the pre-approved events that served as the paper’s topic and may not have attended, “Let’s Talk About It: Busting Myths About Bisexuality.

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Gender bender University needs to reopen discussion regarding benefits for female faculty The editorial board is split. Some of us think the University needs to take special care with its female faculty, providing child care and maternity leave to better attract potential applicants.

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