By Jenny Prokop, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 16, 2010 at 10:55 pm | No comments
The music world today is filled with incredibly talented bands and solo artists who put their heart and soul into the music they create; however, by listening to the Top 40 radio stations, you wouldn’t know that. Some of the top songs on the radio today sadly are “Blah,...
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By Jenny Prokop, Assistant Opinion Editor | April 16, 2010 at 10:50 pm | No comments
With summer quickly approaching, many people are beginning to plan their annual summer getaways. Despite the downturn in the economy, people are still willing to spend excessive amounts of money on their vacations. For those who normally fly on Spirit Airlines, that cost of...
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By Anthony Weihofen, Staff Writer | April 16, 2010 at 10:44 pm | No comments
“Want to get away?” The Southwest Airlines slogan is on the mind of many people. This is especially a common thought among college students. Usually a time for relaxation, vacation or just a “get away” would be during spring break. This doesn’t seem to be the case...
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By The Lewis Flyer | March 29, 2010 at 8:07 pm | No comments
The new Health Care Reform Act has passed giving a great victory to President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. The greatest victory, however, comes to those thirty-two million Americans who do not have any medical coverage and now have an opportunity for basic health...
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By Jenny Prokop, Assistant Opinions Editor | March 29, 2010 at 7:55 pm | No comments
The NHL playoffs are quickly approaching. Blackhawks fans are anxiously awaiting the post season with high hopes of the team bringing the Stanley Cup home to Chicago. The excitement surrounding the team proves that hockey is definitely back in Chicago, and the Blackhawks can now...
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By Summer Hallaj, Special Contributor | March 29, 2010 at 7:53 pm | No comments
If you have been watching the news during the last few weeks, you will have heard about a whale that drowned a trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando. The death of Dawn Brancheau is tragic, and it should never have happened because Tilikium (Tilly) should not have been in captivity in...
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