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DanWeb

Ask And You Shall Receive

Insider trading is against the law in the United States, and not only that, it is also a felony. But with the nature of our congress and their law making power, it is easy for them to know when certain laws will affect the markets, and it's at that time when they can then turn around and sell off their stock in companies that are about to get hit hard with revenue-killing legislation.

Point/Counterpoint

Heroes Are Born Not Made: Does Tebow Have A Prayer?

In a country that puts a huge amount of emphasis on professional sports, it's hard to avoid the excitement caused by Tim Tebow's fourth-quarter heroics.

Heroes Are Born Not Made: Does Tebow Have A Prayer?

In a country that puts a huge amount of emphasis on professional sports, it's hard to avoid the excitement caused by Tim Tebow's fourth-quarter heroics.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Caption was inappropriate and offensive

The caption elicited neither amusement nor laughter.  To say that I am extremely disappointed in the lack of professionalism and judgment by both the writer of the caption and the editor of the paper would be an understatement.

Letter to the Editor: Student in photo objects to caption

I am writing to express my concern for the offensive caption that was beneath my photograph in a recent article published in the April 6th edition of the Advocate.  Not only was it dishonest, it was also extremely distasteful.

ColbertWeb

Stephen Colbert Mocks The Political System With His Super PAC

A lot of Americans are frustrated with the current political climate of corruption and loopholes. Politics has turned into a game of pointing fingers and out-lawyering your opponent, as opposed to the issues that actually matter. Stephen Colbert has gotten to the heart of this problem with the Super Political Action Committee.

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election-web

It’s the end of the world again: this show is stale

Our nation's short-term memory is shot. Lost in all the hype leading up to the upcoming Presidential election is the fact that the 2012 election season seems intent on mirroring the tumultuous election of 2004, when incumbent Republican George W. Bush defeated Democratic challenger John Kerry.

ReligionWeb

Branding Religion: How To Gain In Belief Systems

Every day, students on campus are bombarded by solicitors working to sell them something. The spectrum ranges from energy drinks to religion. Yes, religion—that's the price we pay for an open campus. 

ObamaWeb

We Can't Wait: Helping Manage Student Loan Debt

Over the last few weeks, I've had the opportunity to get out of Washington and talk with folks across the country about how we can create jobs and get our economy growing faster.  

DomesticViolenceWeb

Kansas' Decision On Domestic Violence Laws Harbinger Of Choice To Come

Recently the City Council of Topeka, Kan. settled a political pissing match with the county district attorney by voting to repeal the ordinance that makes domestic violence a crime. Let's go ahead and ask the obvious question: Are you fucking kidding?

Point

Heroes Are Born Not Made: Does Tebow Have A Prayer?

In a country that puts a huge amount of emphasis on professional sports, it's hard to avoid the excitement caused by Tim Tebow's fourth-quarter heroics.

Counter Point

Heroes Are Born Not Made: Does Tebow Have A Prayer?

In a country that puts a huge amount of emphasis on professional sports, it's hard to avoid the excitement caused by Tim Tebow's fourth-quarter heroics.

Sound Off

DepressionWeb

What Does Education Mean In The Face Of A Great Depression?

Students are given a variety of choices when picking a major area of study. Yet owing to the adage that school life is not representative of real life, it seems that more students are throwing their money away at programs that may enrich socially, while leaving them woefully unprepared for the reality of a new global economy. What students should be bracing for beyond college is the survival of the next Great Depression, which has already begun.