Opinion

Auto-tune killed the music industry

Auto-tune killed the music industry

By | 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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Airline passengers “carry-on” over new fees

Airline passengers “carry-on” over new fees

By | 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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Koinonia is what I needed

Koinonia is what I needed

By | 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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Where We Stand

Where We Stand

By | 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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Blackhawks no longer Rocky under Wirtz

Blackhawks no longer Rocky under Wirtz

By | 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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Free Tilly

Free Tilly

By | 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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