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Attitudes of Gratitude
Whether one listens to the radio or reads a news article, it sometimes seems nowadays as if there is nothing left in this world worth being grateful for. It is because of this ever-present...
November 22, 2016 · 1:39 PM
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We must never put our faith in the words of a politician
Many Americans are afraid of the promises Trump made during his campaign, but it is more than likely that these are just mere words that will not find their way into future policies. Photo...
November 22, 2016 · 1:39 PM
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The grades are out to get us
With a set of midterms complete and more exams to come in the following weeks, it seems as though classes schedule the due dates for their research papers, exams and presentations to all fall on...
November 10, 2016 · 1:45 PM
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Free transcripts for all!
As any college student knows, the decision to pursue further education at a university is accompanied by a plethora of extra costs and hidden fees (transcripts, printing, orientation, etc.)....
November 8, 2016 · 2:33 PM
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The importance of down-ballot voting to millennials
Do you know the candidates running for Maryland Senate? How about the nominees running in your district for the House of Representatives? Are you familiar with the candidates vying for a position...
November 7, 2016 · 1:08 PM
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Hillary Clinton’s body count
When sitting United States president George H. W. Bush was recorded vomiting on the prime minister of Japan and then fainting in 1992 during a state visit, the media had a field day. There were...
October 31, 2016 · 1:06 PM
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What do weed-out courses really do for us?
UMBC students are put under unnecessary pressure to pass the notorious "weed-out" classes of their major and tend to miss the bigger picture when it comes to learning and understanding the...
October 31, 2016 · 1:02 PM
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UMBC Needs A Food Pantry
UMBC needs an on-campus food pantry and a place where students can donate new and/or gently used jackets, hats, gloves and blankets to fellow students who are in need. A large percentage...
October 31, 2016 · 12:59 PM
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Why “not voting” is a privilege – and how to use it
Imagine for a second that you could omit taking one of your midterm exams and this choice would have no effect on your final grade for that course. If this were the case, how many of us would take...
October 25, 2016 · 1:40 PM
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The case for canceling classes on election day
A lack of civic investment from American citizens is a serious issue that has unfortunately snaked its way into the heart of our nation’s political infrastructure. There are problems...
October 25, 2016 · 1:35 PM
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