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They took our jobs!

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Evan Smith.

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By Evan Smith ‘11
Immigration has always been a hot button topic in this nation. Issues surrounding how illegal aliens take over predominantly American jobs have brought the subject to the forefront of modern-day politics.
Relating to these matters of job loss, the other day I went into the Chipotle at Kingsdale Shopping Center and was infuriated [...]

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Fighting the war on X-mas

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Evan Smith.

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Last year department stores such as Walmart and Target were criticized for using the term “X-mas” in their holiday advertising. According to Media Matters, a notably liberal organization, right-wing conservatives immediately called the “X-mas” trend foul, while the liberal Democrats countered with tons of hippie rhetoric of their own.
Is it OK for big department stores [...]

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Columnist uncovers TV trends

Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Evan Smith.

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by Evan Smith
Almost all of us watch TV. It has become so common in our culture that anyone who does not spend at least an hour or so in front of the TV each night is an oddity. But what effect does it have on us? How does it shape us on a psychological level?
In [...]

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PPVS: the new swine flu

Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Evan Smith.

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By Evan Smith
It can happen anywhere—in the school hallways, at the movie theatre, in a restaurant, even in the safety of your own home. It strikes without warning. You may be going about your day when suddenly you feel a vibration against your leg. You reach into your pocket for your cell phone, only to [...]