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Honor the honor code, even in A.J.’s
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Honor the honor code, even in A.J.’s

I find myself at A.J.’s Cafe three or four times a day, either getting some Grab-N-Go or ordering myself a Chai London Fog. On a recent visit, I was greeted with an ugly black cover where usually pleasantly packaged sandwiches and wraps normally reside. On the cover was taped a paper that says, “Please ask...

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Biden, stay out of Ukraine

Russia could invade Ukraine any day now–and if it happens, the United States should stay out. The Biden administration needs to remain as neutral as possible while ensuring peace between the dueling countries. The last several weeks have seen increasing tensions in eastern Europe. Russia has escalated its military presence near the Ukrainian border, with...

Increasing violence is a sign of the deterioration of society
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Increasing violence is a sign of the deterioration of society

Homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, and arson charges in the U.S. have steadily increased over the past few years, according to the FBI. This increase is ignored by mainstream media but should concern us. While violence has always been present in the U.S., there has been a significant increase of violent acts in the past few...

Theatre professor speaks on Aristotle’s ‘Poetics’
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Theatre professor speaks on Aristotle’s ‘Poetics’

One of the best ways to learn about theater is to read a philosopher, said Professor of Theater James Brandon in a lecture on Feb. 3.  Brandon spoke on the impact of Aristotle’s writing on the development of the theatrical arts. Playwrights still adhere to the rules he described in “Poetics,” written around 330 B.C.,...