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No time for party lines

As the presidential debates continue to dominate media coverage, some Americans may be looking so far into the future that they forget about the present - for 355 more days, George W. Bush is still the president of the United States. Monday night's State of the Union address brought about that truth in a hurry, as Bush offered an optimistic view of American affairs.… 2 Comments

Sexual orientation is not a choice

When a debatable topic comes up in a class, there are usually one or two very vocal people on each side while everyone else sits and thinks about what they would say if they weren't too scared to speak.… 11 Comments

The damning effects of Facebook

Facebook has gotten out of control with vampire bites, top friends, bumper stickers and countless other applications. When Facebook came out in 2004, I first thought the idea was stupid but justified opening an account because it served as a great networking tool (or I just caved because "everyone is doing it"). I, like millions, was fascinated by this phenomenon when it debuted.… 3 Comments

The Food Corner

Reviews and recipes for hungry students
The old adage says something along the lines of "man cannot live on bread alone." That is certainly the case at Western Illinois University, where no student would want to live on mere bread.… Post the First Comment

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