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Panama Papers illuminate international issue

April 8, 2016 by Optimist Editorial Board

Just days ago, a massive leak of documents, titled the Panama Papers, exposed the way the world's richest utilize tax havens to hide their money and evade taxes. The leak was the largest in history, consisting of 11.5 million documents from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. The 2,600 gigabytes of files detail how Mossack Fonseca allegedly ... [Read More…]

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Women and Selective Service ignores modern military

March 31, 2016 by Elijah Evans

All military positions, including combat positions, are now open to women, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed and last February the Army eased administrative action against transgender troops. These developments are part of a trend in military policy to increase social equity in the U.S. armed forces. However, despite progressive notions of ... [Read More…]

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Peyton Manning’s retirement marks beginning of the end

March 31, 2016 by Collin Wieder

Peyton Manning retired on Monday beginning the end of the "golden era" of NFL quarterbacking. Manning along with Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger became the faces of the NFL for almost two decades. Now, one of those face will no longer be on the field. I'm saying this not from a negative standpoint. Or someone that thinks ... [Read More…]

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Bernie Sanders campaign captures the promise of youth

February 16, 2016 by Elijah Evans

Eighty-four percent of Iowan democrats under the age of 30 just voted for a gruff grandfatherly socialist from New Hampshire. The unpolished aura of the self-proclaimed democratic socialist captivates our youngest voting bloc, 18-24 year olds, and inspires millennials across the nation to "Feel the Bern." Sanders' unexpected dash to the top of the ... [Read More…]

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Greek Cafe offers health food near campus

October 15, 2015 by Elijah Evans

You just got lucky if you're a lover of Greek cuisine who doesn't want to drive to the other side of town. The Greek Cafe opened at the corner of Treadaway Boulevard and Ambler Avenue less than a month ago, and it's only a mile and a half away from campus, across the street from Little Italy Pizza. Its interior is reminiscent of a cozy '60s ... [Read More…]

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Column: the least favorite thing I’ve ever written

September 4, 2015 by Elijah Evans

As a kid, the notion of enjoying homework was completely foreign. School was the precursor to running around outside and playing sports with friends. The faster I finished it, the better. School remained this way through high school and into my freshman year of college. But then a peculiar thing happened during my sophomore year. I fell in love ... [Read More…]

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The Senioritis is strong with this one

February 25, 2015 by Linsey Thut

It's the one thing every college student thinks they'll be prepared for when the time comes. Throughout college, they hear horror stories of the syndrome that affects seniors, making them slack in all areas of life, longing for the day of freedom from academia: Senioritis. Sophomores lie to themselves, thinking, "Maybe it won't happen to me, ... [Read More…]

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Fifty Shades of Ignorance

February 19, 2015 by Jarred Schuetze

It should come as no surprise from my oh-so-original headline that I'm going to discuss the bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey. For those who don't know, Fifty Shades of Grey is an erotic romance novel by British author E.L. James that follows the developing relationship between Anastasia Steele, a college graduate, and Christian Grey, a young ... [Read More…]

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Country music tune beats to an offensive drum

February 11, 2015 by Emily Seidel

"Somebody's gotta wear a pretty skirt, somebody's gotta be the one to flirt, somebody's gotta want to hold his hand, so God made girls..." If you listen to modern country music at all, you'll recognize those lyrics. They belong to RaeLynn's hit God Made Girls, a song about how pretty and sweet women are. It's a catchy song for sure, but every ... [Read More…]

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Sex trafficking at Super Bowl used for attention

February 4, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

If you were in Texas on Sunday, or anywhere in the United States for that matter, you most likely had your behind planted on a stool, couch or lounge chair watching the Super Bowl. I won't lie, I was there. I ate the mini hot dogs and probably consumed more root beer float than humanly possible. We screamed, we shouted and we cried while ... [Read More…]

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With the university handling new forms of teaching in light of COVID-19, many classes have been moved to an online format due to safety for the professors and students. Because of this unexpected transition, fewer guidelines were placed on class procedures. Some professors chose to have weekly Zoom....
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