The True Meaning of Love

Posted on February 18, 2010
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Written by Jon Lezama, Staff Writer

Love once was a big word back in the day. Love meant full commitment. Love meant the person would never leave you. If your significant other told you they loved you, it meant nothing would ever break either of you apart. The deceivers... Read more »

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Facebook Fanatics

Posted on February 11, 2010
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Written by Caitlin Brands, Staff Writer

Since the turn of the millennium, the bulk of the American population can be found on some social network.  These networks, more specifically Facebook, have recently been dominating the lives of adolescents.  Why have we become obsessed... Read more »

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More isn’t always Merrier

Posted on February 4, 2010
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Written by Leak Berkowitz, Op-Ed Editor

Their reality show on TLC, 19 Kids and Counting, is becoming more and more popular as time goes on.  Just from the title you know that they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. According to the  American Academy of Family... Read more »

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We Let Our Own Slip Through The Cracks

Posted on January 21, 2010
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Written by Leah Berkowitz, Op-Ed Editor

Why do we respond so quickly to other countries, when no one helps us, the United States when we are having our own catastrophe? It takes the country longer to respond to its own crisis than it does to send aide half way around the... Read more »

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A.P Applications

Posted on January 13, 2010
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Written by Danielle Bradley, Op-Ed Editor

Reach for the stars. Be all that you can be.  But first, be sure to fill out these applications in the process.  This philosophy seems to be a bit hypocritical.  We’re constantly told to strive for excellence, constantly reminded... Read more »

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Bigotry in Boca

Posted on December 15, 2009
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Written by Leah Berkowitz, Op-Ed Editor

There is a time where the freedom of speech is taken advantage of by people who preach hatred and bigotry on those who don’t share the same beliefs as them. We live in the twenty-first century, hasn’t anyone in this country... Read more »

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Heroes Need More Than a Cape

Posted on December 13, 2009
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Written by Danielle Bradley, Op-Ed Editor

A super-hero is someone who is able to sweep in and selflessly save the day without choosing to be recognized for all of their gallant actions.  Unfortunately for us, super-heroes don’t exist, but what we do, or rather did, have... Read more »

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Give a little love

Posted on December 10, 2009
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Written by Caitlin Brands, Staff Writer

The holiday season is here, and whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanza it all generally adds up to one thing, presents. It can be a greedy time or a giving time. This wonderful season and spirit of giving, which do you... Read more »

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Give it a Thought

Posted on December 3, 2009
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Written by Leah Berkowitz

When was the last time you saw someone getting excited over a gift card? Yeah, it may be a good present, but you don’t get the same adrenaline rush when opening a box. However, for most people, the ideal gift to give is one that... Read more »

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Keep Wikipedia for the Average Joe

Posted on December 3, 2009
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Written by Danielle Bradley, Op-Ed Editor

The modern day informers, bearers of bad news, and peace bringers that go by the name of Wikipedia, have always been about equal knowledge and free editing among the millions of closet-experts that access their website, but, more recently,... Read more »

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