When creators, particularly artists, take longer than usual to produce their next work, people become enraged. On Jan. 2, George R.R. Martin announced that, despite previous indications, the highly anticipated sixth book in the “A Song of Ice and Fire” epic would not be published in 2016. Fan outrage was enormous, despite Martin’s long, apologetic...
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To be pro-liberty is to be pro-life
On Jan. 21, a socially left-leaning senator introduced a bill to the Senate that would outlaw abortion. It was libertarian Rand Paul (R-KY), who dropped out of the GOP primaries Wednesday. Approximately 58 million unborn children have died since 1973, when the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade deprived them of their status as persons....
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Let’s compromise on parking
Director of Security Bill Whorley sent an email to students on Oct. 7, 2015, announcing that the construction of the new lot on the corner of N. West and College Street was complete, but the lot was only for faculty and staff. He reassured campus, saying, “The really good news is that it appears that...
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The GOP could learn from Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders displays an excellent grasp of our nation’s problems, despite his bad policies. This is most notable in his discussion of corporate influence on politics and, consequently, on the economy. Republicans would do well to learn from his example. Sanders addresses the concerns of everyday Americans. Sometimes he’s even right. Sanders questions why...
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We need more music majors
In December, the number of junior music majors doubled. There are now two of us. More than 30 percent of students participate in music lessons or ensembles, but many of them never take a single music class. Even those who complete the minor never take many of the courses which would truly help them understand...