Watson v. Watson: the great debate over legalization of marijuana
John Watson, Staff Writer, Susie Watson, Editor In Chief
May 2, 2013 • 214 views
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PRO LEGALIZATION: A new generation has begun its reign on politics, and it seems as though an overhaul of changes to the entire government is near. Policies and Ideologies of the past must be re-examined and re-structured before the United States collapses on itself. It is now time to end the War... Read more »
Perks of being a West senior
Annie Spewak and Susie Watson
May 1, 2013 • 1,303 views
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While coming up with ideas for this story, we traveled out to our sacred turf. We soaked up some sun, munched on some pretzels and busted out a few profound thoughts. However, we started off writing this with the notion that seniors have lost all their privileges, that we got the short end of the stick,... Read more »
The terrorism scare
Austin Oakes, Opinions Editor
April 26, 2013 • 1,508 views
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The hunt for the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing may be over, but the consequences will continue to be felt, affecting everything from the dignity of mainstream politics to the scaremongering about “radical Islam,” both abroad and on U.S. soil. If the authorities decide there is a “terrorist... Read more »
A nation of debt
John Watson
April 22, 2013 • 113 views
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As the nations debt toll continues to rise as it has been since the Bush administration, we await a much-needed change in our current federal spending habits. According to usdebtclock.org, as of now, the United States National debt is at $16.5 trillion and rising. The debt can be blamed on a plethora... Read more »
Student Talking Point: What do you think about the current situation in North Korea
Austin Oakes, Opinions Editor
April 22, 2013 • 113 views
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North Korea has caused more nervousness than usual in the international community recently. American pundits and political figures have a serious case of the jitters. There is talk by some people that the United States needs to put the country and its hotheaded leader in place. But more rational... Read more »
A distasteful reality
Nathan Rands, Reporter
April 18, 2013 • 1,085 views
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When it comes to the happenings of the world today, people have two choices, to seek information and be informed or to turn a blind eye forward. While newscasters and reporters can bid good-day to the latter, it's up to them to inform and answer the questions of the former. However when it comes to... Read more »
Celebrities as Ambassadors?
Shane Frazier, Opinion's Writer
April 15, 2013 • 132 views
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Maybe this is a popular trend among Hollywood and celebrities, like adopting children from foreign countries and doing the Angelina Jolie "leg show" on the red carpet, but what is their fascination with visiting communist countries? Earlier this year, former NBA Star Dennis Rodman, known for doing... Read more »
Growing up too fast
Catharine Conway, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 14, 2013 • 156 views
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At 18-years-old, I look back on my life and think "Wow, where did the time go?". And I know people have been telling me this for years. "Time flies, kids, so enjoy the time while you are young." Not that we listened to them. Every day, we strived to be older and to gain respect because we thought our... Read more »
Remembering Thatcher
Austin Oakes, Opinions Editor
April 10, 2013 • 679 views
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The reactions and tributes to Margaret Thatcher’s death have, perhaps above all else, illustrated the way in which modern conservatives have emptied the words ‘freedom’ and ‘liberty’ of all meaning and importance. “The world has lost a true champion of freedom and democracy,” claimed... Read more »
The real consequences of sequester
Austin Oakes, Opinions Editor
March 26, 2013 • 823 views
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Modern day America is in grave danger of turning into the now-penurious Greece, or so the congressional Republicans and Conservative commentators have been warning us for years now. For many reasons, this comparison and indignant soothsaying is absurd- but it may very well become a reality if Washington’s... Read more »