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Pro/Con: Legalization of Medical Marijuana in Georgia

by Zenobia Harris While the legalization of medical marijuana would provide some small relief for children and adults who use cannabis oil as a form of treatment for severe medical conditions, it poses serious problems both for the government and the patients. Because the use of marijuana as a medical treatment hasn’t been thoroughly tested, some of the dangers and ...

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Pro/Con: American Sniper is a Hero?

PRO by Tatyana Phelps According to some Americans, if you are in the military, shooting the enemy makes you a bad person, not just a person doing your job. The lead character in the box-office record-breaking movie “American Sniper,” Chris Kyle, has received a bit of backlash after the release of the film, despite many people believing he is a ...

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Our point of view…

It is up to faculty, students to prepare graduates for work College is the time that we are supposed to choose what career we potentially want to have for the rest of our lives. Forever. No pressure. Right. According to an article on chronicle.com, a survey was conducted that dismissed all hope for students. The results from that survey said ...

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Photoshop too Far

by Jordan Hill It is up for debate as to whether Bruce Jenner is actually turning himself into a woman. It is clear that the tabloids are swaying us to believe his Y chromosome is slowly transforming into an X chromosome with the help of devilish software—Photoshop. All too often we see celebrities transformed into something they are not with ...

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Unavailable classes cost students time and money

College is typically seen as a four-year chapter in someone’s life – at least it’s supposed to be. However, now taking five to six years to earn an undergrad degree is quite normal. This extended college stay can be partly attributed to students hopping from one major to another, but other reasons are the lack of flexibility in class schedules ...

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Free community college offers hope to students

by Tierra Francois Going to a community college your first few years of college is sometimes a good idea. Aside from the fact that all students have to take the same core curriculum no matter the school nor major, it is somewhat less expensive as well. Obama is proposing a law to fund students their first two years of community ...

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Digital Privacy Act

by Jordan Hill The federal government is known for its snooping, sneaking and watchdog mentality, yet they want to cater to citizens’ privacy. In another attempt to keep American safe, President Obama is proposing a new federal legislation. Contrary to what some may think, it is actually a good idea. The president is proposing The Student Digital Privacy Act. It ...

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How Far We Have Come

by Tierra Francois We should be grateful that we were not born during the time of segregation and racism, and even more thankful for the people who fought for the rights many of us are given today. People like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks are the men and women who made major contributions to the rights of ...

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Je Suis Charlie: Our promise to you

The smoke is settling all over the world and the once rampant roars of “Je Suis Charlie” are quickly turning into the memories of an earlier 2015. The attack on Charlie Hebdo earlier this month brought to light the effects that journalism, or more importantly satire, may stir up. Many people were quick to come to the magazine’s side after ...

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While Under Fire, Comedian Bill Cosby Makes Light of Situation

by Kenzie Kesselring One of America’s well known father figures, Bill Cosby, has been accused of being anything but fatherly. Bill Cosby has been the center of controversy for the past few months due to multiple women speaking out, saying Cosby sexually assaulted them in the 1970s and ‘80s. Cosby’s lawyers and publicists have been hard at work trying to ...

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