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Michael Spaeth: A true badge of honor
BY MICHAEL SPAETH
We’re hurting ourselves by turning sleep into our adversary. We need to embrace sleep and recognize its benefits for our academic success, health and general well being. A good night’s sleep, not an all-nighter, is a true badge of honor.
Harsha Nahata: A GI injustice
BY HARSHA NAHATA
Many veterans face difficulty getting in-state tuition after serving overseas. Our military servicemen and women deserve better.
Emily Pittinos: Note to self (and others like me)
BY EMILY PITTINOS
The solar system, romance and youth won’t wait. Always choose Jupiter.
Andrew Eckhous: Higher standards for ‘heroes’
BY ANDREW ECKHOUS
We can respect our soldiers, and we can salute our soldiers, but we must be cognizant of their actions at all times because when someone has a gun and unfettered protection, their actions resound even more loudly, for better or for worse.
Katie Steen: Feminaysayers no more
BY KATIE STEEN
Some people might need feminism more than others, and it’s a shame that such a powerful woman like Mayer doesn’t realize this.
Paul Sherman: An obstructive move
BY PAUL SHERMAN
In recent years, the filibuster has been used solely as a roadblock instead of as a tool to raise important questions about legislation or nominations. The destructive nature of the filibuster has been furthered mainly by the creation of the dual-track system.
James Brennan: Solvency isn’t salvation
BY JAMES BRENNAN
No one is entitled to an easy life, to a job or to money. But no one should be condemned to a life of permanent hardship and struggle. The people of Detroit, Pontiac and Flint are no different than anyone else.
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