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A case for anime: an underrated art form

Since comic books were created, they have always seemed to have the stigma that they exist for children, and adults that enjoy them are nerds. But as comic book heroes have made their way to the silver screen and have begun generating millions of dollars at the box office. The success of these movies is… Keep Reading

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Learning begins with writing by hand

Papers and assignments are always major parts in a student’s course progress. When it comes to the process of creating the paper and writing, most students use and are required to use a typed format. At St. Bonaventure University, most students also use laptops and tablets to take notes and complete assignments that are given… Keep Reading

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Don’t push kids to do only one sport

Following the first round of the NFL draft last Thursday, the lives of many young men were changed forever. Kyler Murray became the shortest quarterback player ever to be taken first overall, while Devin White defied the odds and became a first round draft pick from the smallest of towns in southern Louisiana. Despite all… Keep Reading

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Mueller report leaves questions

Democrats hoping to win presidency need to move past the report As the phrase, “No collusion!” continues to be chanted by President Donald Trump and his supporters, they are not wrong. The Mueller Report did not find any counts of collusion from the president, but the president’s actions may lead to dire consequences in regard… Keep Reading

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Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation was a mistake

Sunday morning, former secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen busted into the oval office for an impromptu meeting. The meeting was reportedly extremely heated, and by the end of the day, she was asked to resign. To confirm, President Donald Trump tweeted, “Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I… Keep Reading

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Women’s sports deserve equal coverage

ESPN began out of a small studio in Bristol, Connecticut, covering obscure and extraneous professional sports, such as American Legion baseball and the Royal International Horse Show. Since the network’s arrival in 1979, the network has grown into eight cable channel networks, not including several separate live sports and original shows that can be purchased… Keep Reading

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Working in college is better than it seems

Simply put, college takes a lot out of us while attempting to prepare us for the rest of our lives. From classes and studying, to practices and meetings, maintaining a social life and still trying to get a few hours of sleep in a night and a couple bites of a granola bar throughout the… Keep Reading

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Common suicide phrases need to disappear

Suicide is too real of a topic for people to joke about In my 19 years of life, I feel I have accomplished a lot. I have graduated from high school, been accepted to college, been a captain on my high school track team and have had the pleasure of making a plethora of new… Keep Reading

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March Madness not in need of a Cinderella

March has come to an end, but we still have one more weekend of madness with Final Four kicking off on Saturday. Out of the teams remaining, Michigan State is the only team who is used to being on this stage. Virginia is making its first Final Four appearance since 1984, and both Texas Tech… Keep Reading

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Inspiring young people requires tough love

Imagine receiving consistent praise and acknowledgment for the work you’ve done in college. Imagine never hearing that you needed to work harder or shift your focus. Imagine thinking your work and life were the best that they could be, without ever having to work too hard at keeping everything in check. For some, that’s a… Keep Reading

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Secretary DeVos needs to resign

Secretary of Education needs to improve or step down When Betsy DeVos was hired by President Donald Trump to head the Department of Education at the start of his administration, there were numerous red flags. One particular criticism is that she has never been an educator. She has spent her entire life in business. She… Keep Reading

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Voting for policy and candidates in elections

As America enters 2019 and the number of candidates throwing their hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential Election rises, perhaps the most popular question being raised is can the Democrats find a candidate strong enough to unseat President Trump? This is not the question we should be asking going into the 2020 election.… Keep Reading

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Zero tolerance being addressed incorrectly

“Zero tolerance” is defined by Merriam Webster as, “refusal to accept antisocial behavior, typically by strict and uncompromising application of the law.” Many businesses have “zero tolerance” policies for behavior, usually involving discrimination, harassment, assault and other felonies. If an employee disregards any rule laid out as “zero tolerance,” they will likely be fired. In… Keep Reading

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Media needs to get its priorities right

Major news outlets ignoring important international stories From March 4 to March 21, 2019, one of the deadliest cyclones in the Southern hemisphere caused catastrophic damage to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. In total, Cyclone Idai has displaced over three million people and has a confirmed death toll of over 800 people. To make matters worse,… Keep Reading

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Political parties treating terms like sports

A government divided needs to realize they play for the same team When professional sports teams begin their extensive and tumultuous seasons, they fight and compete to win at all costs, regardless of who their opponents are. This is a common conception for sports teams because never during the affair on the court or the… Keep Reading

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Parents in admissions scandal at fault

Families involved in admissions scandal went too far The college admissions process is stressful, no matter who you are: the student, parent, family member or friend. But some parents took a step too far to attempt to lighten the load, only to overload the saddle. In the wake of the new college admissions scandal, over… Keep Reading

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Sexuality in culture needs a second thought

Sexuality has, especially in recent memory, been a point of contention in the Church and in the wider culture. By some, it is idolized as the means by which we affirm our identity and our humanity. By others, it is wrongly seen as a result of sin. We live in a culture rife with dichotomy—with… Keep Reading

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Too many Democrats are running for office

In the wake of the upcoming presidential election, a multitude of Democrats have entered the field, motivated to beat the likely Republican on the ticket: President Donald Trump. There have already been 15 Democrats who have announced they are entering the campaign trail as of Monday. Notable names include Sen. Corey Booker from New Jersey,… Keep Reading

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McCarrick laicization could be ineffective

On Feb. 16, the Vatican announced that former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick had been laicized – that is, removed from the clerical state. Last summer, the allegations of sexual abuse and assault against McCarrick had sparked a crisis in the American church, alongside the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report that documented numerous cases of sexual abuse by… Keep Reading

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Parkland shooting still leaving questions

Dec. 14, 2012, 9:32 a.m., “Mr. Locke is in the building, this is not a drill,” echoed from the loud speaker of my middle school. Two and a half hours of bewilderment later, the lockdown is over, and nobody in the building is hurt. Four miles away, a different story unfolded; 20 children and six… Keep Reading

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