Opinion

It’s harder for Newt than you think

It’s harder for Newt than you think

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has stormed the political scene over the past few months. Many believe that Gingrich is more electable as a typical conservative candidate than former Massachusetts Governor and front-runner in the...

 

Love is what you make it

Love is what you make it

In the past, my Valentine Days consisted of family Facebook messages or calls from my mom and step-dad, which mysteriously would go straight to voice-mail, stating “Happy Valentine’s Day, beautiful! What do you have planned?” Nothing....

 

Valentine’s Day should not be typical

Valentine’s Day should not be typical

Is it hard to be extraordinary? When it comes to weddings, parties and even birthdays, what is the focus? What is its purpose? Valentine’s Day is a major marketing attack that stores and vendors thrust upon you when you see chocolates, heart-shaped...

 

True love isn’t always what you think it is

True love isn’t always what you think it is

I used to be that “loser girl”. I was desperately in search for my knight in shining armor to sweep me off my feet and ride me off into the sunset. I was a hopeless romantic, and Valentine’s Day would be a constant reminder that I was...

 

Things not to do on Valentine’s Day

Things not to do on Valentine’s Day

If you think that Valentine’s Day is the only day you should be “extra special” to your loved ones, you’ve got another thing coming. Making people feel special year around is sure to strengthen your relationships. Do not propose on...

 

The New Endangered Species

The New Endangered Species

“Esdunèna keh kudoge dahkwandēʼ tedètsʼet. Neni dahtsʼadi netʼē dahkwandē tsʼèn keniden. Dahtsʼadi etʼē dahkwandēʼ. Dahkwandēʼ niʼushdèn shį̀. Dahkwandēʼ tsʼèn keniden. Dahkwandēʼ tsʼèn keniden.” Fewer than...

 

“The Basics of Blogging”: for everyone

“The Basics of Blogging”: for everyone

Have you ever had something to say and couldn’t say it? Do you have interesting, creative viewpoints on more topics than there are colors in a rainbow? Maybe blogging is for you! Some have called it an online journal, a web diary, an outlet...

 

How to start over in a new year

How to start over in a new year

The start of spring semester might be the most exciting of them all, and for good reason. Spring semester signals the start of the New Year, a chance to start fresh. Forgotten is that 2.0 grade point average from last fall, this semester –...

 

Why do we fight?

Why do we fight?

Why do we fight? Why do we continue to expand our military presence around the globe? Why do we invade sovereign nations like Iraq and Afghanistan? Why do we have forces stationed in areas where there is no threat to America? Follow the money....

 

Registration frustration

Registration frustration

Class registration is a necessity, but it’s also a nuisance. Students at UWG have become accustomed to a negative experience during this time. After listening to several students, it is clear the students are not the only ones to blame. During...

 
 
 
 

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