Small business owners suffer

New economic polls reveals the country is going in the wrong direction The state of the economy and the national deficit is a source of constant concern for the American people. For the past decade, economic policies have driven and decided political elections in the U.S. The upcoming presidential election will be no different. Effective economic policies galvanize support of […]

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Iran tests new missiles

The fears of many are being realized as Iran breaks agreement with America It is one of the most highly contested foreign policy agreements of all time — the Iran nuclear deal. With Congress passing a law granting legislators the power to review and vote “yay” or “nay” on the mutual agreement between Iran and the six most powerful countries […]

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Is Halloween for Christians?

Holiday gives opportunity for Christians to live in the world for God’s glory Oct. 31 is a day celebrated with guts, gore and candy. But along with all the spooky celebrations comes the mob of Christians with their torches and pitchforks protesting every ghoul, goblin and ghost out on the street. “Evolving from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain, modern […]

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Women in professional sports

Jen Welter has started a revolution that is sweeping across men’s sports With backsides glued to couches and tailgates taking place every weekend, there is no doubt that football season is back in full swing. But heading into the 2015 NFL preseason, the Arizona Cardinals’ sideline looked different than it had ever before. The big and burly men of the […]

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Nates Notes

Earlier this week, NBA players, coaches and fans alike feared they had lost another great one when retired NBA player Lamar Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel. Local law enforcement reported the former NBA star was found with drugs on him and in his system. Initially in a coma, he is now awake and somewhat responsive, according to […]

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Clinton wins debate

Democratic primary lags behind Republicans’ in youth and in excitement The Democratic candidates for president met for their first debate of the 2016 election cycle Oct. 13, and, not surprisingly, it was a rather boring affair. Fortune reported that more people watched the newest episode of NCIS than the Democratic debate on CNN. This stands in stark contrast to the […]

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Rubio on Black Lives Matter

Sen. Marco Rubio stands out from field with his response to police violence In the history of the U.S., there has not been a more inflammatory topic of discussion than the issue of racial inequality and prejudice. Ever since the killing of Trayvon Martin two years ago, the issue of racism has dominated media headlines, specifically through the Black Lives […]

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Stop assisted suicide

California is the fifth state in the U.S. to legalize physician-assisted suicide California recently passed a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide, according to the LA Times. This comes almost a year after the case of Brittany Maynard, a young woman with terminal brain cancer who moved to Oregon to end her life, made headlines. “This is a dark day […]

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Honoring the lives of UCC

Oregon shooting was not a political gun law issue but a religious freedom issue When a mass shooting occurred at Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Roseburg, Oregon resulting in the deaths of nine students, little time passed before the attention turned to gun laws in the U.S. Before anyone had pieced together what had happened Oct. 1, media pundits, politicians […]

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Letter to the Editor

Managing our time “Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean: like butter that has been scraped over too much bread. That can’t be right. I need a change, or something.” These are the words of perhaps one of our generation’s favorite heroes, Bilbo Baggins. While staving off old age and trying to hold […]

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Boehner resigns from speaker

Shocking announcement signifies a shift in the Republican Party leadership Congressman John Boehner shocked the world Sept. 25 by announcing he would be stepping down from speaker of the House. Boehner becomes the fifth speaker to resign in U.S. history, according to the National Constitution Center. Originally, Boehner rose to the speakership on the support of the tea party movement […]

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Walker out of 2016 race

Scott Walker must learn from his mistakes to be prepared for another run Gov. Scott Walker’s withdrawal from the 2016 Republican presidential race is a rather multi-faceted issue. Walker, the governor of Wisconsin and former Republican presidential candidate, announced Sept. 21 that he would be suspending his campaign, causing Republicans and Democrats alike to speculate on what went wrong. In […]

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Pope’s power still relevant

Francis continues to make strong statements in his recent visit to the U.S. History was made late September when Pope Francis visited the U.S. and became the first pope to address Congress. Many questions were raised when Francis first began his journey on American soil as he addressed social, moral and political issues through his services and speeches. His views […]

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Letter to the Editor

Engaging in culture Sean Astin’s visit to Liberty University Sept. 21 revealed one big thing: Film is a massively important, emotional tool for engaging culture, and this semester Liberty has taken big steps in using it well. While so much of adult life feels like choosing the lesser of two, or a host of evils, Astin’s character Samwise Gamgee’s actions […]

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Nates Notes

“I am a Christian.” A declaration I proudly and willingly make. And because of the liberties we have in this nation, I can do so without heavy persecution. Sure, some disagree with my religious views. Nonetheless, I, along with all in this nation, still have the freedom to proclaim and exercise those beliefs. However, in a land where we are […]

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