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Cleveland Indians to change logo

Team’s decision to change Chief Wahoo logo a respectful move The Cleveland Indians will stop using the Chief Wahoo logo on their uniforms beginning in 2019, according to Major League Baseball. After being swept out of the playoffs in the ALDS in three short games by the Houston Astros, the Cleveland Indians wasted little time… Keep Reading

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Fall faves: pumpkin-flavored desserts

We are now getting into cuffing season, where girls will be dragging their boyfriends to places like Pumpkinville to take cute couple pictures in front of fall-themed backdrops to post on Instagram. I know I will soon fall victim to this yearly tradition, but I can at least take solace in the fact that I… Keep Reading

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NFL players deserve to get their money

One of the NFL’s premier safeties, Earl Thomas, all but ended his nine-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. While being carted off with an apparent leg injury, he gave the middle finger to his team’s sideline, showing his disgust for the way the team treated him this season. Thomas had spent the entire… Keep Reading

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Safety & Security could do better

The job of Safety and Security is to maintain a safe, stable environment for faculty, staff and students, as well as to make sure that students are safe while attending school during the semester. However, according to recent complaints, Safety and Security has been neglecting their duties. Numerous students have said that when asking security… Keep Reading

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I believe Dr. Ford’s testimony

Kavanaugh and Ford face off in controversial court hearing Recently, after watching Dr. Christine Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, it was clear who the true adult was in the room. Ford testified with professionalism and true grit. She presented her allegations to the committee not… Keep Reading

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Should we be celebrating Tiger Woods?

Pro athletes’ crimes are forgotten upon rediscovering success The roar of the crowd on East Lake Golf Club’s 18th hole on Sunday afternoon signaled the return of a legend to the sport of golf. Tiger Woods finished his final round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, winning his first PGA tour event since 2013. Woods’… Keep Reading

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New Disney content just doesn’t compare

Older shows and movies’ plots, characters better than today Growing up, my favorite thing in the world was Disney. I watched it religiously, staying up until 3 a.m. on weeknights just to see reruns of The Replacements and Kim Possible. I was the girl who bashed Nickelodeon, claiming that shows like Spongebob Squarepants and Danny… Keep Reading

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Don’t forget about Special Ed teachers

Special education is the use of specialized programs to aid a student in the classroom who has specific educational, emotional and social need. These teachers are the jack-of-all-trades. As best said by special education teacher Emma Pullano, “We tackle their academic needs, teach social skills and coping with stress and anxiety.” When people think of… Keep Reading

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Rekindling the spirit of a pipe smoker

From an early age, I revered all things ancient: the tobacco pipe chief among them. The smell of a freshly lit pipe intimately linked me to the past. I adopted the practice while studying at St. Bonaventure as a tool for meditation and academic reflection. Pipe smoking serves a monastic mission in my life, one… Keep Reading

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Penalty call against Serena was not sexist

After a heated dispute between tennis official Carlos Ramos and tennis player Serena Williams, the sporting world is in outrage. Public figures, such as former professional tennis player and women’s rights activist, Billie Jean King, are backing Williams, claiming she was a victim of a double standard, and she would not have been treated the… Keep Reading

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Women deserve a larger role in church

Not everyone thinks of joining the Church as more than a committed attendee, but some people have more opportunities to play a role in Church leadership than others. For example, men can be priests, bishops, cardinals, popes, deacons and friars. The only vows that a woman can take to become a recognized Church official are… Keep Reading

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Learning from loss of Mac Miller

Death of 26-year-old rapper shows the dangers of drug use Mac Miller knew he would die young. On Sept. 7, the 26-year-old Pittsburgh rapper passed away from what is said to be an apparent overdose. Regardless of how his untimely death came, Malcolm James McCormick knew his life would not come with longevity, and he… Keep Reading

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Kaepernick; perfect face for new “Just Do It” campaign

In 1988, Nike advertising agency co-founder Dan Wieden began the “Just Do It” campaign in hopes of driving up Nike product sales. Since the beginning, the campaign and slogan have turned into a worldwide phenomenon. 2018 marks the 30-year anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign, and Nike again made headlines announcing former NFL quarterback,… Keep Reading

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Hickey food isn’t that bad

Compared to other places, our dining hall is decent The Hickey isn’t that bad. There, I said it. With every new school year comes the same song and dance of complaints from new students and returners alike. “The Hickey is terrible.” “There’s nothing to eat here.” “We pay for this?” The list goes on. The… Keep Reading

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Church must take responsibility

Over the past few weeks, the Church has been experiencing yet another scandal, this time, regarding the former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, as well as allegations of sex abuse and rape in seminaries. This has angered those within the Church. It is tempting for many to leave the Church; to never face ridicule for the actions… Keep Reading

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Happiness levels lower in young adults

By Luke Nolan, Staff Writer A recent article on Aleteia caught my attention. It described a course offered at Yale University on “happiness” that had become very popular. With that said, I do not mean to insult the intelligence of the young men and women who attend that school. Rather, I simply seek to identify… Keep Reading

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Partisan problems: the Nunes Memo

By Brandon Sapienza, Staff Writer With the recent release of the Devon Nunes FISA Memo, Republicans have called into question the relevancy of the investigation into the Trump campaign and any possible involvement with the Russian government. While the answer to that question is still up for debate, the biggest issue coming out of this… Keep Reading

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Support Catholic teaching

By Patrick Hauf, Contributing Writer   Last week, Luke Nolan wrote an article titled, “Contraception isn’t a right,” where he stated the negative effects of “the pill” on both patients and society as a whole. From observing the campus reaction to this piece, one would think Nolan is Satan himself. This, of course, is not… Keep Reading

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Celebrating Pope John Paul II

By Luke Nolan, Contributing Writer   Oct. 22 marked the feast of St. Pope John Paul II, the first Polish Pope and one of the most loved (and hated) in recent memory. His devotion to the Blessed Mother, as well as his openness to dialogue with other religions, has been an inspiration for all and… Keep Reading

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SBU 101 fails to consider conservative opinions

By Brandon Sapienza, Contributing Writer   There is no question about the fact that Americans are living in one the harshest political environments in recent memory. In the midst of all this chaos and unrest, the future leaders and workers of America are attending thousands of colleges and universities across the nation. On these campuses… Keep Reading

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