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Colin Kaepernick and the Nike AD

September 17, 2018

In 2016, the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback, Colin Kaepernick firmly decided to take a knee during the performance of the National Anthem. After he was fired from the team and from the NFL, he was endorsed by Nike. ...

A Mission Worth a Thousand Words

Abby Madden, Staff Reporter

September 17, 2018

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I recently had the privilege of going on a mission trip to multiple cities in Kenya. The cities included Mombasa, Nairobi, EmPacatoni, and down in the Tana River region. The team who I was with included eleven people, t...

Fashion Forward or Trendy Tragedy?

Olivia Longmore, Staff Reporter

September 11, 2018

Filed under Perspectives, Showcase

Platform Crocs: Crocs. Gross. I understand that some readers are a huge fan of these trendy footwear styles and that I should be considerate. However, I would like to say, to all Croc lovers, that you are the reason I am writing this in the first place ...

Remember to Never Forget

Adam Flower, Staff Reporter

September 11, 2018

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On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, lives were changed unexpectedly, but indefinitely. The World Trade Center in New York City was attacked by two commercial airliners, including an additional two air...

Football players are taking our freedom for granted

Jenna Balthazor, Staff Reporter

October 3, 2017

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Those not standing for the flag have clearly never received a folded one. Standing and remaining silent while the playing of the National Anthem is something we do to respect people that have fought, that are fighting, and ...

NFL players take stand by peacefully protesting

October 3, 2017

Dares are about attitude, not aptitude

September 7, 2017