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The Delta Statement

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The Delta Statement

Jamaica’s Ban on Plastics

Jamaica’s Ban on Plastics

Jalisa Thomas, Social Media April 18, 2019

Will banning plastics work in helping our environment? Will it work? These are some of the questions that Jamaica’s government has about plastics. Jamaica’s government is planned to ban plastic...

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Getting Fired For What You Post On Social Media?

Getting Fired For What You Post On Social Media?

Jalisa Thomas, Social Media April 17, 2019

It is not unusual to see employees post stories about how they  have lost their jobs for what they post on social media. Although Social Media can be used to promote business, showcase your skills and...

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For the men and women who suffer from addiction, prison can often further the cycle of drug or alcohol abuse.

Give Them Help

Carson Wiseman, Literature Journal April 17, 2019

Though addiction itself is not a crime, it is a disease that has consequences which can land a person in prison.   According to an article from The Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights,...

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Will Gun Bills Fix People Problems?

Will Gun Bills Fix People Problems?

Jonathan Boles, Photographer April 17, 2019

Since the House passed a new gun control bill back in February, its effectiveness, efficiency, and whether or not it will be passed completely have been a hot topic. Basically, the proposed bill will...

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Vic Mignogna and Monica Rial

#Kickvic V.S. #StandWithVic

Trey Wright, Publisher April 17, 2019

In the beginning of February 2019, popular voice actor Vic Mignogna was accused of sexual misconduct towards many of the women he had worked with over the years. One woman, Monica Rial, claims to be a...

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Enjoying a movie is something that is unrelated to age.

For Generations

Erika Coleman, Copy Editor April 17, 2019

In the past few years there have been childrens’ movies released for the cinemas that are either a continuation of movies from the past generation or a remastering of movies from more than one generation...

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Are Video Games too Cool for School?

Are Video Games too Cool for School?

Trey Wright, Publisher April 17, 2019

What makes a competitive activity a sport? A common agreement would be that it requires players, a goal and some sort of entertainment for viewers. Most people would say that it has to be some sort...

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College Students: Dealing With Homesickness

Jalisa Thomas and Verity Poglayen April 17, 2019

Everyone goes off to college with a plan, but for some students, homesickness can interrupt their desired plans.  When the student begins to miss the warmth of being home around family and friends; it...

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My Wisdom Teeth Surgery Experience

My Wisdom Teeth Surgery Experience

Jasmine McGill, Social Media April 17, 2019

It was Thursday afternoon when I received the dreadful phone call. I was in class at the time, so the lady left a voicemail: “Good morning, this is Elaine. I am calling from the Center For Oral and Facial...

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Sta-Home organizes Hospice volunteering for the comfort and company of their patients.

The Heart of a Volunteer

Abby Proctor, Photography April 17, 2019

Hospice volunteer workers will experience heartbreak and lose their newfound friends, but they will gain so much more than that. The highlight of our lives are the friends we meet, and the love we share,...

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Unpopular Opinion: Professors Are Not Monsters

Unpopular Opinion: Professors Are Not Monsters

Jonathan Bole, Photography April 16, 2019

As students, we often find ourselves in situations where one of our professors assigns a paper or project that we do not completely understand how to do. Not too long ago, I found myself in a similar situation...

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Miami Beach: Destination Crackdown

Miami Beach: Destination Crackdown

Jasmine McGill, Social Media April 16, 2019

The City of Miami Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman, recently released a statement saying that she would like to make Miami Beach “a less attractive destination for partygoers.” The Commissioner,...

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