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Born in the U.S.A: What May 1st means

Devin Griggs || Opinion Editor   Across the globe, the first of May brings demonstrations, parades and celebrations. Why is that, you might ask? May 1 is the traditional “Labor Day” for just about everywhere in the world outside of Canada, Japan and the United States, all three of which celebrate Labor Day in the Read More

Born in the U.S.A: Investing in our future

Devin Griggs Opinion Editor You don’t have to look far to read about the impending or ongoing crisis in education. Whether it’s primary, secondary or higher education, chances are there’s something going wrong somewhere. This is inevitably followed up with the condemnation of teachers for ‘allowing this to happen’.

Tackling the deficit and weathering the storm

Tamara Sandberg non-student with the Kentucky Association of Food Banks Deficit reduction is an important U.S. national priority, vital to our long-term economic opportunity and security. But just because it’s important doesn’t mean that it can be undertaken without regard to our national values. Unfortunately, the House Agricultural Committee left values on the sideline this Read More

Wrather is an exhibit all its own

Paige Graves senior from Barlow, Ky. People often ask me where I work, so I tell them. The response is usually: “Wrather Museum?  There’s a museum on campus?” I maintain the oldest building on campus and half of the time no one even knows it exists.  It’s pretty unbelievable considering the events I have assisted Read More

Jaywalking: Racism is ridiculous

John Walker Opinion Editor I was sitting at my desk on Tuesday evening and minding my own business as usual when a certain event came to my attention. The National Socialist Movement, otherwise know as Neo-Nazis, have decided to hold a rally at the state capitol in Frankfort on April 21.

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