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Tattoos no longer taboo for 20-something generation
“What is placed on the skin doesn’t necessarily reflect one’s work ethic, intelligence or whether one possess professional qualities.”
As a girl with a few tattoos, I often get the following question from my family ...
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, ...
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 ...
Green movement intentions less pure, but profitable
“Being environmentally conscious is one thing, but judging others because they don’t care about the Earth as much is another.”
While on vacation and staying in a luxurious hotel, I expect to feel pampered. Every night ...
High heels meant for sex appeal, but causes disfigurement
“Just because it’s possible for some women to walk in heels all day, every day, doesn’t mean they should.”
Many women say wearing heels completes an outfit in a way other shoes never could. While ...
Lack of reader confidence increasing in news publications
It’s no longer the norm for people to wait in front of their TVs for their favorite news anchor to report the news of the day.
It’s no longer the norm for people to wait in front of their TVs for their ...
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 ...
High schools shouldn’t discriminate against same-sex couples
In Fulton, Miss., senior Constance McMillen approached her prom committee to purchase senior prom tickets for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Possible legislation for Chicago bike riding safety
Cyclists are one-of-a-kind
Cyclists are one-of-a-kind. Something pushes them to hop on their bike each day and pass by ...
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 ...
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 ...
Real hurdles along rough path of fictional steeplechase
We are the runners, but instead of our feet, our fingers dart across the keyboard or push our pen on paper.
“Master the art of letting the first draft suck.” These are the words spoken by a ...
Celebrity icon phenomenon, imitation out of control
Complete dedication to any famous entity is unhealthy, even to a wholesome cartoon character or a philanthropist like Oprah Winfrey
Viewers receive an unrealistic snapshot of the world growing up with TV shows dedicated to the ...