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Job opportunities through Manifest

With spring classes coming to an end and final projects being turned in, students have more to look forward to besides their upcoming summer vacation: Manifest and Industry Night

With spring classes coming to an end and final projects being turned in, students have more to look forward to besides their upcoming summer vacation: Manifest and Industry Night. Columbia hosts many events ...
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Less funds for gun turn-in program

Eliminating high rates of gun violence in Chicago has been one of Mayor Richard M. Daley’s top priorities throughout his 21 years in office

Eliminating high rates of gun violence in Chicago has been one of Mayor Richard M. Daley’s top priorities throughout his 21 years in office. The city currently holds some of the strictest ...
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Prayer’s never been so popular

For 58 years, the National Day of Prayer has occurred without incident.

For 58 years, the National Day of Prayer has occurred without incident. Groups have united in an effort to reflect on the country and perhaps ask for God’s favor since its inception—until ...
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More CTA discounts for students

Many students will remember how expensive transportation in the city can be after their spring U-Passes expire on May 16

Many students will remember how expensive transportation in the city can be after their spring U-Passes expire on May 16, while part-time students see it as just another day on which they ...
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Teen pregnancy prevention good option

Children are maturing faster with the help of Internet-spread knowledge

Children are maturing faster with the help of Internet-spread knowledge that should be well out of a young person’s reach. With unlimited access to any kind of sexual information and pornography, some ...
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New dorm accommodates students

Come fall students will no longer complain about the snail-like elevators at the 2 E. 8th Street Building because Columbia didn’t renew its contract with the residential building.

Come fall students will no longer complain about the snail-like elevators at the 2 E. 8th Street Building because Columbia didn’t renew its contract with the residential building. The school is instead ...
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Tea Party needs solid foundation

It’s become common to see protestors waving signs and chanting clever phrases on streets and sidewalks, trying to raise awareness for a cause they feel has been overlooked.

It’s become common to see protesters waving signs and chanting clever phrases on streets and sidewalks, trying to raise awareness for a cause they feel has been overlooked. However, a group of ...
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Job resources beneficial for students

As the spring semester winds down, seniors prepare for graduation and begin their careers, while continuing students search for summer jobs.

As the spring semester winds down, seniors prepare for graduation and begin their careers, while continuing students search for summer jobs. Although the job market for young adults has been drastically affected by ...
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Online evaluations unnecessary

Toward the end of the year, many students find it annoying to fill out online course evaluations for their classes.

Toward the end of the year, many students find it annoying to fill out online course evaluations for their classes.  Many students see the evaluations as more of a nuisance than a ...
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A peek at increasing airport security

Traveling used to be simple.

Traveling used to be simple.  There was a time when it wasn’t necessary to remove personal belongings, including sweaters, scarves, hats and shoes. Now it is the duty of all travelers to ...
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A time for students to pay attention

Young adults consume news and other media in this continuously growing world of technology in a much different manner than previous generations.

Young adults consume news and other media in this continuously growing world of technology in a much different manner than previous generations. Daily breaking news is just a few clicks away using ...
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A more accurate count for 2010

After receiving numerous reminders and seeing countless advertisements on Chicago Transit Authority trains and buses

After receiving numerous reminders and seeing countless advertisements on Chicago Transit Authority trains and buses, it’s easy to notice the government is spending an extraordinary amount of money to encourage everyone to ...
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Another option for student loans

Most students might be tempted by almost anything that may lessen the impact of student loans after graduation.

Most students might be tempted by almost anything that may lessen the impact of student loans after graduation. The government is trying to do just that through the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility ...
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New Web site effective, but expensive

The city of Chicago’s Web site is more efficient since its $1.8 million overhaul, using easy-to-click tabs and enhanced search engine capabilities.

The city of Chicago’s Web site is more efficient since its $1.8 million overhaul, using easy-to-click tabs and enhanced search engine capabilities. Chicago has been working on this expensive endeavor with the city’s ...
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Learning Studio needs more availability

After receiving criticism from some faculty and staff in late February

After receiving criticism from some faculty and staff in late February about the lack of communication at Columbia’s Learning Studio, the center’s management has made an effort to address some of their ...
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Keep carp out without impacting industry

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under intense scrutiny

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under intense scrutiny from six Great Lakes states and various environmental groups that  are urging the closure of major Chicago waterways due to the possible ...