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Liberals crowd out God with PC

"Political Correctness, the religion of liberal progressives, preaches diversity and tolerance. We should embrace our differences and live in harmony, they say. Unless of course, you are a Christian. Those on the left for decades have led a slow march…

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Students, faculty cheering end of College Hour this spring

"Since its inception in 2007, there has been a divide among faculty, students and staff over College Hour. "The theory behind College Hour makes sense. As Associate Provost Rameen Mohammadi pointed out in this week’s story, it gives commuters the…

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Loose talk about Constitution demeans document

"In honor of Constitution Week, I want to talk about said Constitution. That seems appropriate seeing as it’s kind of a big deal in this country. "I don’t need to tell anyone that the Constitution is important and essential to…

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No First Amendment for Craigslist

"Prior to the complete removal of their Adult Services section in the United States on September 3, Craigslist had temporarily covered the ad with a black bar containing the word "censored." While the company has yet to release a statement…

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Obama, Democrats subject founding ideals to cruel, unusual punishment

"President Obama said in a radio interview in 2001 that stated, "the Constitution has generally been interpreted as a charter of negative liberties. It says what the states can’t do to you, says what the federal government can’t do to…

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Bennigans rips off Emerald Isle while raking in green

"It’s a chilly St. Patrick’s Day night, and you’re walking down a cold and desolate road, seeking an Irish charm to satisfy your need for green. Block after block, street after street, and nothing is seemingly authentic enough to satisfy…

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You Should Still Root for LeBron

The decision was always his,although we thought it was really ours. Ten million people sat ready to hear what had been speculated on for the last two years. Where will LeBron James play next season? Finally the answer came; he…

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Manhattan minaret is major brouhaha

"Nine years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Muslim Americans still receive some of the worst scorn our society has to offer, and with the recent proposal of an Islamic community center just two blocks from ground zero, misinformation and…

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Albany’s smoke screen

"With a Democratic governor as well as a majority in the New York State Congress, by June of this year, the state had yet to balance its budget. The secret meetings and back door deals resulted in a pair of…

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Food TV leaves viewers searing

"The Food Network once featured talented chefs from all walks of life preparing their own unique style of food and craft. Sadly, this style of programming has now been relegated to the pages of history. If you’re lucky enough to…