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Current Events

New Orleans Mayor Found Guilty of Corruption

by Alexia Vlahos On Wednesday February 12, New Orleans’s former mayor C. Ray Nagin was found guilty and convicted of corruption. He was indicted for corruption in January 2013, since he accepted bribes from business owners looking for city work. Nagin received more than $500,000 in payments, vacations and free granite for his countertop business. The money he received was used to illegally steer city … Continue reading New Orleans Mayor Found Guilty of Corruption

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Current Events

National Prayer Breakfast

by Megan Haymond Wednesday morning, February 4 at the 62nd National Prayer Breakfast, President Obama praised the freedom of religion and spoke out against countries such as China and North Korea. Obama stated that religious freedom is a pillar of security and success. This global push for peace was largely motivated by American missionaries held captive in foreign nations. Iran has held a Christian missionary captive … Continue reading National Prayer Breakfast

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Current Events, School Community

Number of “snow days” will change

by Linden Peterson Many students are currently confused regarding the number of calamity days, more commonly referred to as snow days, that we are permitted this year.  In the past, we have only been allowed five snow days with two-hour delays not affecting the total.  For this school year, however, the five snow days remain in effect. Next year is when the change will take … Continue reading Number of “snow days” will change

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Current Events, Feature/Opinion

Opinion: It’s beginning to look a lot like…?

by Abbey Knupp It’s that time of year again. The time of year when snow coats the world, lights twinkle around the rims of houses, people shop like the world’s gone mad, the air constantly smells like cookies, and the entire world is filled with a sense of…wonder. When I was a child, the holidays were all that I looked forward to. Nothing was more … Continue reading Opinion: It’s beginning to look a lot like…?

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Arts and Entertainment, Current Events

The Cost of the Twelve Days of Christmas

by Linden Peterson This year’s Christmas Price Index published online by PNC Wealth Management shows that the cost of all the things in the classic song will cost $27,393.17.  This is an increase of about 7.7% compared to last year’s total of $25,431.18. PNC Wealth Management began publishing the Christmas Price Index in 1984 with a recorded cost of $12,673.56.  The smallest increase was .6% … Continue reading The Cost of the Twelve Days of Christmas

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Pantene Philippines Commercial Addresses Double Standards

by Shelby Powers A surprisingly poignant commercial for the hair care Pantene’s Philippines market has gone viral on the Internet the past week. Of course, the actors have the lush and beautiful manes typical of shampoo commercials, but the message rings true to many female viewers. While a cover of the Tears for Fears song “Mad World” plays, the camera pans over a man and … Continue reading Pantene Philippines Commercial Addresses Double Standards

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Even in Death, Nelson Mandela’s Legacy Remains

by Shelby Powers Nobel Peace Prize winner and former South African president Nelson Mandela passed away Dec 5 at the age of 95. Mandela’s legacy includes spending 27 years in prison for the anti-apartheid movement, bringing democracy and repairing South Africa’s race relations as its first black president in the 1990s. His last public appearance was in 2010 when his country hosted the World Cup. The South … Continue reading Even in Death, Nelson Mandela’s Legacy Remains

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Current Events

Amazon Delivery Drones

By Abbey Knupp The future is now. With each new technological advancement, the divide between the real world the world of science fiction becomes thinner and thinner. On December 2, 2013, Amazon blurred the lines even further with the announcement of a drone-based delivery service that will launch within the next 3-4 years. The sleek, black “octocopters” will deliver packages directly to people’s doorsteps within … Continue reading Amazon Delivery Drones

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Controversial ObamaCare Ads Promote…What?

by Nick Martin Ads recently released by the ProgressNow Colorado Education and the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative have been seen by many to promote a life of “easy sex and booze.” The New York Times wrote, “Sign up for ObamaCare and get a sleazy hookup. Colorado has launched a new ad campaign that attempts to entice young women to sign up for the new national health-care … Continue reading Controversial ObamaCare Ads Promote…What?

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Opinion: Black Friday Permeates Thanksgiving

By Abbey Knupp Prepare to eat your Thanksgiving dinner from your finest tupperware containers if you want to catch some of the hot sales this holiday season. If you don’t currently own some nice tupperware containers, you could always pick up the $18 set of pyrex containers that are a part of Macy’s sale. However, if you desire such an item, you better be prepared … Continue reading Opinion: Black Friday Permeates Thanksgiving

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