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The hidden genius of the receptionist

By Joshua Allen · Thursday, Jan. 15,2015 7:31 p.m.

The other day I went into the Health Center and, when I went to check in with the receptionist, I realized with some very small, unexplainable disappointment she seemed completely apathetic to the fact I was there.

A love affair to remember

By Tracy Johnson · Wednesday, Jan. 14,2015 9:20 p.m.

So, you’ve discovered that your husband, the man you love, the father of your five children, is sending inappropriate texts (with your phone mind you) to another woman... The obvious solution to confronting this adulterous behavior is to grab the nearest pair of scissors and cut off your husband’s penis, not once, but twice, because he really needs to be taught a lesson about faithfulness and fidelity. At least, that’s what 21-year-old Feng Lung did.

The trouble with cyber security

By Kevin Jackson · Wednesday, Jan. 14,2015 9:19 p.m.

With the recent cyber attacks on Sony and the Pentagon’s Twitter feed, more and more Americans are wondering just how cyber secure their country is.

Too many empty chairs at Christmas

By Jared Thompson · Wednesday, Jan. 14,2015 9:18 p.m.

Imagine for a moment that you are a parent of an 18 year-old, on the precipice of manhood, but still a kid at heart with all the typical youthful indiscretions.

A Hidden American Subculture: Health Care Overtreatment

By Kajal Singh · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2015 10:51 p.m.

The main issues with the United States health care system have historically been linked to three main problems: cost, access, and sustainability.

Surprisingly, an 11-year-old is a role model

By Madison Hogan · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2015 10:46 p.m.

Sophia Grace Brownlee is back and she’s bringing more than “Super Bass.”

'They're there to be objectified'

By Shelbey Vanderbrouke · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2015 10:43 p.m.

Since the beginning of time, men have undoubtedly dominated the entertainment industry in everything from magazine advertisements to public television.

Land of the brave

By Jessica Karl · Tuesday, Jan. 13,2015 10:42 p.m.

I’ve never been faced with a traumatic life-changing event, but if something were to happen to me, I’d like to have a say in how I deal with it.

FDA revision is a start

By Jessica Karl · Monday, Jan. 12,2015 7:54 p.m.

The act of donating blood is giving a gift to another person who needs it.

Covering Ferguson

By Cameron Gerst · Monday, Jan. 12,2015 7:54 p.m.

Ferguson was and is to this day controversial in more ways than one.

Prescribing a talk for America

By Samuel Dickman · Monday, Jan. 12,2015 7:52 p.m.

Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse is a silent killer in America.

The cost of freedom

By Michael Homan · Sunday, Jan. 11,2015 9:19 p.m.

It has been reported that three gunmen opened fire inside the HQ of the French publication Charlie Hebdo Wednesday morning, killing ten journalists, including four founding cartoonists, and two police officers.

People should learn to apologize

By Nancy Wu · Sunday, Jan. 11,2015 9:18 p.m.

Since mistakes are a part of everyday life, it’s only fair that apologies should be as well. But I guess there is something peculiar about the prospect of apologies.

No wonder the show is called "Girls"

By Natalie Rowthorn · Sunday, Jan. 11,2015 9:18 p.m.

After returning home for winter break, my boredom set in instantaneously.

On Gay Male Privilege

By Riley Zipper · Thursday, Jan. 8,2015 9:23 p.m.

Misogyny among straight men is nothing new in our culture.

Sony was right to release the Interview

By Joshua Allen · Thursday, Jan. 8,2015 9:22 p.m.

Regarding Kim Jong-un’s reaction to the film, I can’t exactly blame him.

Religiously Old-Fashioned

By Andrew Guenther · Thursday, Jan. 8,2015 9:19 p.m.

Indiana has been a bastion for gun-toting, Bible-wielding, Obama-hating Republicans for as long as I can remember.

'Serial' podcast is a feat of audio production

By Lexia Banks · Sunday, Dec. 14,2014 7:39 p.m.

Recently, I abandoned my regular podcasts to listen to a new one: “Serial.”

Surprise, Moses wasn't white

By Emma Wenninger · Sunday, Dec. 14,2014 7:38 p.m.

Ridley Scott’s new movie, "Exodus: Gods and Kings," is the newest attempt at a biblical re-do that has got a lot of people asking the question, “Why is everyone so white?”

Work without meaning

By Michael Homan · Sunday, Dec. 14,2014 7:34 p.m.

A year old article written by Anthropology professor David Graeber stirred some controversy when Graeber began questioning exactly how necessary all these jobs that have been created within the last half-century really are. Of course, Graeber calls himself out, asking from the readers’ perspective: who are you to say what jobs matter and which don’t?

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