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North Korean threat an American creation
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It would appear the damn “commies” are at it again! Yes, this is sarcasm. Over the past two weeks, The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) has been in the news virtually every day. If you have listened to the news, you would think we were in the midst of the cold war, or…
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Senate getting tough to support
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While I have always perceived the Canadian Senate as a relatively useful component of government, the current senate is making it difficult to justify its continuation. For those of you who are unaware, the Senate is to act as a “sober second thought” within the Canadian legislative process. A large percentage of Canadians however, view…
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Pope resgination gives hope to Catholic church
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A few weeks ago now, as I am sure you all know, Pope Benedict XVI announced he would resign his leadership of the Catholic Church. Would it be too ironic for an atheist to proclaim “Praise the Lord?” For the first time in nearly 600 years, the Pope has resigned his position. For some unknown…
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Guns under control
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I would never go so far as to suggest that anti-gun control advocates are the dumbest people in the world, however, they definitely rank in the top five. While the devastating Sandy Hook massacre occurred over a month ago, the debate on gun control is still making front-page news. This argument has led to outrageous…
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WLUSU election lacking substance
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Maybe I am becoming increasingly cynical as I finish my undergraduate degree, but it seems increasingly so that the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union elections are a joke. I want to make a few things completely clear: I will endorse no candidates and I do not intend on cutting down any of those running for…
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Ideology only furthers violence in Middle East
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Over the past month, the Israel-Palestine conflict has made front page headlines on numerous occassions. This clash is one of the most polarizing topics in recent news and many, if not most, have already determined which side they support. While I have been a staunch supporter of Palestine throughout much of the ordeal, a conversation…
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Ontario Ranger Program vital
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On Sept. 27, the Ontario government announced its plan to eliminate the Ontario Ranger Program (ORP). For nearly 70 years, this program has provided thousands of youth with summer employment, and a once in a lifetime experience. The closure of the ORP would have a negative impact on the province, not only for the youth…
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