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Take note of social media terms of service

By Marianna McCreight · Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

In an article titled “Reading the Fine Print” printed in the Emerging Photographer, the National Press Photographers Association attorney Mickey Osterreicher explains to photographers the dangers of posting their work on social media platforms without reading all the terms of service.

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Stigma of V-Day

By Jane Mandley · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

We are trudging deep in the drifts of wet February snow and a sea of red hearts. This can only mean one thing: The holiday that companies have been advertising for since the day after Christmas is upon us. Yes, it’s almost Valentine’s Day, and about time.

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Say no to tax raise

By Aly Basley · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Michigan legislators want citizens to vote on whether to rob ourselves to the tune of more than $2 billion in tax hikes that we’re supposed to believe will fix our roads.

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Don't vote 3rd party

By C.A. Joseph Peters · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Please don’t vote third party. At least don’t vote third party expecting to win. Third parties can determine who the victor will be in an election, but they do not win.

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Capitalism is a sinking ship

By Jacques Vorves · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Capitalism, being a naturally oppressive and adversarial system, will always lead to the subjugation and disenfranchisement of those at the bottom of the social ladder while those at the top become akin to divinity – with money and material gain being the gateway to this illusory and superficial paradise. This is not to say, however, that other forms of government such as socialism or communism are viable or even appropriate solutions to the problems we currently inherit, but the current system is faulty and cannot be sustained. In the game of capitalism, humanity is the millionaire’s toll because in the throes of monetary ecstasy they, the politicians and “corporaticians,” have become blind to the needs of the people.

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Lots of candidates

By C.A. Joseph Peters · Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

“I like to define public opinion as what people think other people think,” said EMU alumnus Joseph Sobran. According to the polls, here’s what people think other people think: Republicans are split between Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney – if splitting the vote was an Olympic sport, the Republicans would win gold, silver and bronze and the Democrats would get honorable mention – while Democrats are squarely behind Hillary Clinton.

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The difference between judgment and first impressions

By Miles Payne · Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

To judge or not to judge seems to be a big question we are asking now-a-days. Yet it seems we have come up with an answer: “Do not judge.” But that, however true it may seem, is wrong. The idea we have of judging presently comes from a false definition.

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Get vaccinated

By Andrew Kocis · Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

We are a little over a month into 2015 and already there are more cases of measles than we have on average in a given year.

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Why you should see The Vagina Monologues

By Jane Elizabeth · Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015

It’s nearly impossible not to have heard: V Month is staking its claim in February at Eastern Michigan University with events as varied as the numerous topics covered in its main event, The Vagina Monologues. This will be my third year attending the annual Valentine’s Day weekend event and I couldn’t be more excited.

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We need more political party options

By Jacques Vorves · Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015

Politicians are supposed to be our representatives to the government. They’re supposed to serve the public and, despite their personal opinions or beliefs, present the will of the people to Congress and the President.

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There's no wrong way to vote

By Andrew Kocis · Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015

The idea that voters are generally uninformed is a pervasive and popular opinion. This leads many people, both political junkies and less politically knowledgeable people, to come to the conclusion that voters are incapable of making good decisions in elections.

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Letter to the Editor

By Marianne McCreight · Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015

In the Eastern Echo Jan. 5 issue, Opinions Editor Jennifer Kirby wrote a great column espousing the benefits of art programs in schools and why they are worth keeping.

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Pope Francis defies stereotypes

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

Over the past few years Pope Francis has been in the news several times. Although this is to be expected – he is the Catholic Pope after all – I believe his messages of humility and peace are worthy of attention. Before I go on I would like to make it clear that I am not Catholic.

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The American Sniper

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

The movie American Sniper has been the most talked about movie of 2015 thus far. It has had rave reviews as well as harsh criticism.

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EMU parking shouldn’t be so hectic

By Emily Hiett · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

What most commuters may not know the first time they purchase their parking pass is that it comes with one adrenaline rush each time they find a parking spot.  This is especially true for anyone with classes between 8 a.m.

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Public Internet needs to be provided

By Andrew Kocis · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

The Internet is becoming an increasingly essential part of our society. People simply cannot thrive in our modern world without having access to a quality Internet connection.

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