Month: February 2017

Lifestyles

Happy heart day

According to history.com, the exact origins and history of St. Valentine are not completely known. The Catholic Encyclopedia states, “At least three different Saint Valentines, all of them martyrs, are mentioned in the early martyrologies under the date of 14 February.”
But history.com explains that a holy priest in Rome named Valentine was executed on Feb. 14, around 278 A.D., in the days of Emperor Claudius II.

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Opinion

Student Trustee

Colleagues,

In light of the current social and political climate, I understand that tensions are high. Passion has lit a fire in many of us the last several months, even if that issue is that you’re tired of seeing political memes on your timeline or Twitter feed. I ask only that we continue our empathy for each other.

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Opinion

Travel bans should be banned

I’ve always been a big proprietor of discussion, debate, and the tackling of hard discussions… My most recent columns have been a bit political, but I believe we are entering an era in our country where political conversations can no longer be shied away from because of their inherent nature of being uncomfortable…So let’s get down to the nitty gritty of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order: the travel ban.

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