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Early college program challenges me to grow

May 4, 2016 etcetera 0

By Emily Martinez In 2007, W.W. Samuell High School in Pleasant Grove faced the prospect of closing down. The school had a graduation rate of 36 percent. At that point, the closure seemed inevitable. But […]

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Police brutality can happen anytime and anywhere

May 4, 2016 etcetera 0

By Gabriel Flores When I sit back and think about watching my little sister walk across the stage nine months ago, I don’t remember the look of joy and nervousness on her face or the […]

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Community involvement helped me overcome my fears

May 4, 2016 etcetera 0

By Andrea Carrizales I was scared of going to college; I still kind of am. When I walked into Eastfield for the first time, I was so scared of the place that I begged my […]

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Poorly trained nurses sour trust of home-care

April 15, 2016 etcetera 0

By Karina Dunn In-home care allows patients to receive treatment from the comfort of a familiar setting. Professionally trained nurses and therapists can ease recovery or help patients cope with long-term health issues at their […]

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Repealing DACA would ruin all my hard work

April 15, 2016 etcetera 0

By David Silva In my attempt to pinpoint the importance that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival has in my life, I first had to fully come to grips with my illegal status. I’ve never felt like […]

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‘Blackfish’ deserves praise for creating positive change

April 2, 2016 etcetera 2

By David Silva Not many documentaries have changed popular perception as much as 2013’s “Blackfish,” directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. The film unapologetically unveils the consequences of keeping orcas, or killer whales, in captivity and shows […]

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#freeKesha demands needed change in rape culture

March 9, 2016 etcetera 0

By Tarryn Lingle The legal system is holding Kesha hostage in a business deal with her accused rapist. The #FreeKesha movement has taken over social media after a New York state Supreme Court justice denied Kesha’s motion […]

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Cruz is best GOP candidate for White House

March 9, 2016 etcetera 0

By James Hartley With three Super Tuesday victories, including the Lone Star State, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz proved to voters that he has what it takes to win. Super Saturday wins in Kansas […]

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FBI does not need backdoor to iPhone

March 9, 2016 etcetera 0

By Mickey Smith It is a difficult decision to make when the security given to us by our electronic devices has conflicted with an ongoing FBI investigation. Should we allow our privacy to be tampered […]

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Welcoming Syrian refugees is our duty

February 29, 2016 etcetera 0

By Mickey Smith The United States has always been a leader in the world. We are one of the largest world powers for a reason. We have always accepted those who flee from war-torn and […]

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Diversity at Oscars starts before films hit screens

February 12, 2016 etcetera 0

By Karina Dunn For the second year in a row, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has nominated a slate of all white actors for the prestigious Oscar awards. Several prominent stars called […]

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More voters needed in primary elections

February 12, 2016 etcetera 0

By Gabriel Hinojosa As an American citizen, I am concerned for the greater good of this country. Therefore, I make an effort to remain politically aware and coherent. This year will be the first time […]

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Don’t wait for a new year to resolve on a new you

February 12, 2016 etcetera 0

By Collin Cook It’s February and the pressure to follow through with our New Year’s resolutions is fading into the background of our busy schedules. We often don’t pay much attention to what others and […]

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‘Murder’ docu-series sheds light on 18-year injustice

February 12, 2016 etcetera 0

By Tarryn Lingle The docu-series “Making a Murderer” has become an overnight sensation because it follows the true story of Steven Avery after he was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault, causing him to spend 18 […]

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