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Summer jobs are a good idea – if you can afford it

Posted from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in opinion on May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Aaron Collett

There is a very narrow period of time in someone’s life when they experience the phenomenon of the “summer job.” Not only is it a narrow period of time, it’s one of the most tumultuous times in someone’s life – their high school and college years. Ther…

Presidential election should focus on issues, not winning

Posted from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in opinion on May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 am

It’s nearly summer, and we thought the Republican race for the nomination would never end. With such a drawn-out primary season, it seems like the presidential election should be over by now. But grab your popcorn and Coke, because it’s only intermissi…

The world is what we make of it, even if yours is UCCS

Posted from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in opinion on May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Matt Sidor

When I transferred to UCCS in the Fall of 2009, I wasn’t exactly thrilled to be here.
At the time, the pursuit of higher education seemed less like a worthy investment of my time and money, and mor…

Thanks for the experience: A goodbye to UCCS

Posted from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in opinion on May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 am

Well, UCCS, it’s time for me to say goodbye. It’s nothing new for me; I’ve said plenty of goodbyes in my 27 years.
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Resnick: Some thinking about the process of inking

Posted from Northwestern University in Evanston in opinion on May 7th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Gideon Resnick

During one of my late-night Internet browsing sessions, I stumbled upon a woman with the word “Drake” tattooed across her forehead. My first reaction of course was, “This cannot be permanent.”

She will wake up for the rest of her life with a

…And one more thing

Posted from University of Vermont in opinion on May 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Zach Despart

For the first time in 84 columns, I must apologize to the reader: the following is of little interest to you. This is my last column, and there is much I’d like to say, including a lot of thank yous

Staff editorial: Let the students speak

Posted from University of Maryland in opinion on May 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Diamondback Editorial Board

From fighting to protect Pell Grants, advocating for health care reform, championing for energy-efficient legislation and working for lower textbook prices, MaryPIRG has proven its dedication to …

The end of the semester: Pushing up daisies

Posted from University of Maryland in opinion on May 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Fatimah Waseem

The end of the semester is a lot like coming close to death. We’re six feet under a pile of textbooks, the costs of buying the all-purpose medication — coffee — is pretty high and sleepless nights often slap us with discerning traits of the sick — a he…

Objectifying women: Joss Whedon sucks

Posted from University of Maryland in opinion on May 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Tom Bradtke

The media are rife with supposedly strong, independent and empowering female characters. Directors like Joss Whedon love to include a bunch of “ki…

Editorial cartoon: May 7

Posted from University of Maryland in opinion on May 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am

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Our View: Hunger strike brings attention to education crisis

Posted from California State University in Long Beach in opinion on May 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am

CSU hunger strike is bringing more attention to the education problem in California.
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Tim Tebow is to blame for dubstep becoming the new auto-tune

Posted from California State University in Long Beach in opinion on May 6th, 2012 at 12:00 am


By: Chase Doerr

Dubstep is dead.
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