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college

Opinion: Community colleges asset to higher education, deserve recognition

By Seth Nieman February 15, 2018

Before I transferred to the University, I spent the first two years of my college experience at Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, Mississippi. I didn’t begin at a community college...

gun

Opinion: ‘No Lackin Challenge’ out of hand following recent shooting

By Chantelle Baker February 15, 2018

Internet challenges are becoming scarier every year. They began as something people would do for fun, but as time went on, it turned into something people do for likes and views on social media. The more...

chivalry

Opinion: Chivalry underappreciated, should be valued by society

By Kiana Naquin February 14, 2018

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  In this new hookup culture most people seem to thrive in, chivalry seems to be at the bottom of the list for...

Opinion: Chivalry antiquated practice, demeaning to women

Opinion: Chivalry antiquated practice, demeaning to women

By Kyle Richoux February 14, 2018

Editor's note: This article is a part of a head-to-head. Read the other article here.  Over the past few years, chivalry has been a point of contention among feminists, traditionalists and couples...

middle east

Opinion: Americans skew perceptions of Middle East, highlight differences

By Soheil Saneei February 13, 2018

The Western world, particularly the U.S., has a skewed perception of the Middle East. It seems the U.S. forgets its moral commonalities with the Middle East. This has become conspicuous with recent rhetoric...

Opinion: Feminist movement evolving, losing sight of what matters

Opinion: Feminist movement evolving, losing sight of what matters

By Sarah Grobety February 10, 2018

If you believe men and women are equal and should be treated as such, you are a feminist by definition. However, admitting you are a feminist can bring judgement and assumptions, especially about your...

Opinion: Sweeping infrastructure plan potential win for Trump administration

Opinion: Sweeping infrastructure plan potential win for Trump administration

By Justin Franklin February 9, 2018

In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave American infrastructure a D+ grade report. This group of well-trained engineers cited the absence of investment and delayed maintenance across most...

divorce

Opinion: American couples should consider consequences before divorce

By Abigail Varnado February 8, 2018

Every woman dreams of her wedding from a young age. There is this idea that we must have a beautiful, expensive wedding with the perfect man. Everything will be whimsical and we will run off into the sunset...

stem

Opinion: The University provides resources to STEM, neglects other fields

By Kyle Richoux February 8, 2018

Science, technology, engineering and math make up the STEM field. On average, graduates with these degrees make $15,000 more per year than graduates of other fields right out of college.This...

Opinion: Donald Trump, Republicans to blame if 'Dreamers' lose protection

Opinion: Donald Trump, Republicans to blame if ‘Dreamers’ lose protection

By Seth Nieman February 7, 2018

Picture yourself as a young child fleeing a country with nothing but your parents by your side, filled with hope for a brighter future. You have no idea where you are going, no idea if you will ever see...

melania

Opinion: Melania Trump should break silence, speak against Trump policies

By Ashlon Lusk February 7, 2018

Melania Knauss is an immigrant from Novo Mesto, Slovenia, who moved to the U.S. in 1996. Knauss had a modest lifestyle and began modeling at 16 years old. She was a middle class immigrant woman.Melania...

Opinion: New Orleans Mardi Gras overrated, dangerous to attend

Opinion: New Orleans Mardi Gras overrated, dangerous to attend

By Sarah Grobety February 6, 2018

It is officially that time of year, Louisiana. Mardi Gras season is upon us. Gather your tacky purple, gold and green shirts and prepare to make the yearly pilgrimage to New Orleans for the most overrated...