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MTV reality show teaches sex education

MTV’s reality show Teen Mom is criticized for glamorizing teenage parenthood; however, the show gives a frank look at the struggles of teenage motherhood and serves as a catalyst for discussion.

By Anna Bethancourt | September 20, 2010
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Taking misconceptions past face value

Many things people seem to take at face value as truth really aren’t. Like swallowing your gum to have it stuck in digestive limbo for 7 years, certain societal norms are only because of our consistent perpetration of believing misconceptions.

By Ben Karris | September 19, 2010
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In whose image are you made?

When we think of an attractive person, it’s hardly ourselves. So what’s the missing link between self-perception and beauty?

By Shala Marks | September 19, 2010
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The learning game

Quest to Learn is a digital schooling program that teaches students interdisciplinary courses through video games. Although this makes learning more fun, education isn’t just “fun and games.”

By Jessica Stone | September 19, 2010
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Marrying an idea

People are rushing into marriage and divorcing early. How do you know if you’re ready to tie the knot?

By Lindsey Kupfer | September 16, 2010
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The case for Cuba

America’s embargo against Cuba has done nothing but reduce our overseas business and create tension between two countries that really don’t want to hurt each other.

By Brian Anderson | September 16, 2010
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China gets deep

China’s deep-sea submarine, Jiaolong, could put the nation ahead of the rest of the world in mining sites.

By Andrew Waterhouse | September 16, 2010
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Beauty is inside the beholder

Most often individuals focus on outer beauty. What about everything on the inside? This column explores society’s misconception of what it means to be beautiful.

By Shala Marks | September 15, 2010
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Asking and telling

Why Americans should be thankful for last week’s annulment of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

By Daniel O'Connor | September 14, 2010
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Truth probing unethical

Technological advancements may allow for brain wave recordings to detect lies and for use in terrorist interrogation. But is that any more ethical than water boarding?

By Dan Garry | September 13, 2010
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WikiLeaks provides needed transparency

The government is resisting these leaks for one simple reason: to control public opinion. History shows that when government goes unchecked, stupid decisions are made to enter wars and lives are lost that the truth could have saved.

By Oday Shahin | September 12, 2010
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Amending ‘American’

There is a movement from the Republican Party that intends to repeal the citizenship clause of the 14th amendment, making children born to illegal immigrants ineligible for citizenship.

By Ben Karris | September 12, 2010
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Modesty in the making

Modesty is a state of mind as well as a “dress code.” And the times are calling for a resurgence of that modesty.

By Grace Rolland | September 12, 2010
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