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Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Guest column: Meatless Monday on campus represents a positive movement

President Bill Clinton, once known for his love of fast food, has been making headlines for his recent dietary changes. He’s swapped the Big Macs, chicken nuggets and fried shrimp for veggie burgers, beans, and fresh fruits and vegetables. After years of battling heart problems — even undergoing quadruple bypass surgery — Clinton took his doctor’s advice to reduce his meat consumption and increase his intake of plant-based foods. He reports that the results have been tremendous: losing 24 pounds, feeling more energetic and seeing a welcome drop in cholesterol levels.


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America misses the mark when it comes to guns

Last week, the Washington Navy Yard incident was the latest mass shooting to plague our country. Other shootings on this list include Columbine High School, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook Elementary School and the Aurora movie theater massacre.


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There are better ways to react to terrorism

The Washington Navy Yard shooting is one more dash of salt in the open wound of 2013. There have been at least 17 mass shootings since the attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School in December of 2012, making it impossible to ignore the obvious need for changes in legislation surrounding gun control.


NEWS

The low-down on pumpkin mania

With the season of sweaters and falling leaves rapidly approaching, there is one thing on our minds: pumpkin. This flavor that dominates the fall season not only makes us feel like it is a little cooler outside, but it also makes food that much more exciting.


NEWS

Cooking with 2 Chainz

Most of my meals consist of eggs and rice. It’s the ultimate lazy/poor/college girl’s dish, and in Spanish it takes the name “comida puta” – b** food.



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