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KILLIAN: UConns big week leaves Big East feeling empty

KILLIAN: UConn’s big week leaves Big East feeling empty

Trey Killian April 10, 2014
The impact of football-driven realignment was evident in both men's and women's NCAA tournaments.
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OLIVER: EU legislation denotes political shortcomings in US

Eric Oliver April 8, 2014
The European Union passed two controversial measures in a move I find incredibly bold. Instead of favoring big business, the governing body choose to side with the consumers by abolishing all roaming charges throughout Europe.
FRANSEN: Lifting of donation cap endangers voters role in elections

FRANSEN: Lifting of donation cap endangers voters’ role in elections

Elena Fransen April 8, 2014
Money talks a lot more than votes. The democratic election process will be jeopardized by the Supreme Court's recent campaign finance decision, as the average voter loses control of which candidates or party can continue and what their intentions are.
KILLIAN: Wojciechowski leaves solid first impression

KILLIAN: Wojciechowski leaves solid first impression

Trey Killian April 3, 2014
In his introductory press conference, Steve Wojciechowski stood out as a man of good character.
DOYLE: Skip the gym, get outside

DOYLE: Skip the gym, get outside

Seamus Doyle April 3, 2014
As this season of new beginnings commences, there is no better time to leave the confines of your dorm or apartment and exercise.
BIGGI: Politics should not be a family affair

BIGGI: Politics should not be a family affair

Nick Biggi April 3, 2014
Both Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush are practiced politicians, but, as far as advocates for change, neither stands out.
FRANSEN: Stereotypes are unappetizing in advertisements

FRANSEN: Stereotypes are unappetizing in advertisements

Elena Fransen April 1, 2014
Advertising and commercials shouldn’t venture into political topics lightheartedly just for the sake of selling more products, especially if their messages alienate people in the process. Snickers was probably going for the shock factor to attract consumers.
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OLIVER: Student athletes deserve the ability to unionize

Eric Oliver April 1, 2014
The Georgetown Wildcat’s decision to pursue unionization is important. Even if these athletes make minimum wages, it’s better than the nothing they currently make.
FRANSEN: Buzzfeed quizzes only offer empty validation

FRANSEN: Buzzfeed quizzes only offer empty validation

Elena Fransen March 27, 2014
These types of quizzes hold the promise of revealing more about your character, but answering a few questions doesn’t really prove anything, especially when the results are fictional characters or inanimate objects.
KILLIAN: What I learned from #Shakawatch

KILLIAN: What I learned from #Shakawatch

Trey Killian March 27, 2014
The Shaka Smart-to-Marquette Twitter fiasco was a media blunder that's message shouldn't be ignored.
DOYLE: Higher education more than simply attending classes

DOYLE: Higher education more than simply attending classes

Seamus Doyle March 27, 2014
My advising meeting reinforced the idea that each of us needs to take our educations further. That entails more than merely showing up for classes and turning in papers on time. It involves actively seeking ways to better one’s self outside of the classroom.
BIGGI: Uber car service offers more convenient option than taxicabs

BIGGI: Uber car service offers more convenient option than taxicabs

Nick Biggi March 25, 2014
There is a constant debate of whether innovations like Uber are positive or negative, particularly with technological growth. To argue Uber has an adverse impact on society is just absurd. Why watch the rest of the world move forward while the constant need for transportation is neglected?
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