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Tea party tidbit

By Brendan Iglehart · Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 7:13 p.m.

I’m thankful that I live in a country where people are free to express their views and question authority. When I see a gaggle of 50-somethings on CNN toting silly hats and large, colorful posters, I chuckle and then appreciate that such a thing is allowed in the United States.

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Champion mindset

By Aysia Matz · Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 7:10 p.m.

One of the most baffling and odd examples in the movement to wuss-ify our nation has started with, of course, our children. A proposition to ban dodgeball at recess in public schools has come up in many school districts across the country in the past few years.

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What else was repealed in the DADT repeal bill?

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 7:08 p.m.

Here are some of the best programs that were also blocked. Last week, the Senate Republicans successfully filibustered a Defense Appropriations authorization that, among other things, would have given the Department of Defense the authority to choose whether or not to repeal the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which bars gay individuals from serving openly in the armed services. The DADT component of the bill received, by far, the most coverage. But within the Defense authorization bill were dozens of other programs that were killed alongside the DADY repeal.

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Just a speck in the cosmic soup

By Pooja Kansal · Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 7 p.m.

Start drawing some “Welcome” signs because 2035 might just be the year aliens visit planet Earth. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI), said he believes humans will discover aliens within 25 years. He cites the Drake Equation, a formula that tries to determine the number of alien societies capable of contacting Earth, as evidence.

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Tips for visual journalists

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:58 a.m.

Improve your skills as a visual journalists with some tips about the basics.

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Common-sense tips for editors

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:57 a.m.

Revisiting some common-sense advice can help editors and copy editors hone their skills.

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Common-sense tips for everyone

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:56 a.m.

Here are some tips for anyone looking to apply some common sense to their journalism.

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Bloggers beware

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:56 a.m.

Don't forget to apply some journalism to those blog posts and tweets.

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‘Survivor: IDS style’

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:38 a.m.

So you’re on staff, working  your way through the general-assignment desk. Here are tips on how to survive — and thrive — on the Daily Student staff.

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Tips for writers

Wednesday, Sept. 29,2010 10:37 a.m.

Writers, check out this simple, common sense advice that will make your story the best it can be.

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