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What employers want: the 3 ‘Cs’

Whether you are an employer looking to hire someone or the person looking to get hired, it's all about competency. Only 11 percent of employers believe recent graduates have the skills needed to succeed within their work forces, according to a recent Lumina Foundation report. Two-thirds of employers say recent college graduates may have the skills…

ByOlivia RahimAugust 28, 20140Comments

Culture Politics and Business

Did The New York Times Purposely Miss Important Details About Ferguson

Cries of “No justice; no peace,” and “Hands up; don’t shoot” have been the mantra of protesters in Ferguson, Mo. ever since the shooting of Michael Brown on Aug. 9. The first one is the most traditional protest chant in the wake of racially charged cases, and has been for decades. Philosophically, it makes perfect sense. Any society that…

ByJack RapleeAugust 22, 20140Comments

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Flab to fit: The five money moves that can whip your finances into better shape

By now you’ve abandoned your plan to eat a healthier breakfast and spend an hour at the gym every day. Across the country, self-improvement resolutions have fallen by the wayside. Instead of succumbing to guilt and frustration over what you might not do this year, why not focus your energy on a goal that’s achievable…

ByOlivia RahimAugust 16, 20140Comments

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America Land Of The Free Or Not?

At this point, I believe most of America knows the story behind the debacle in Missouri. A young African-American man, Mike Brown, was killed in a highly contested arrest, and left dead on the streets for longer than necessary. The locals have responded with anger, riots, and in some cases, looting. As the nation slowly…

ByGuest ContributorAugust 14, 20140Comments

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Marriage Equality and the Health of Our Society

It seems like an everyday occurrence when another federal judge overturns the ban on “same sex marriage” in his or her home state. These rulings are not surprising given the decision by the Supreme Court last summer overturning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In fact these rulings are simply upholding the law of the…

ByOlivia RahimAugust 10, 20140Comments

Culture Politics and Business

You Graduated…Now What?

A Hopeful Graduate The idea of college graduation is always exciting. With only a week left of the semester, a countdown clock of final papers, projects and exams automatically register in every graduate’s mind. And, before you know it, the big day arrives. It’s time to cue Vitamin C’s “Graduation” song while dressing in the…

Bystephanie piccinichAugust 8, 20140Comments

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This is not a Muslim vs. Jewish problem

I've been mulling this piece on the current Middle East conflict for a few days. Even right now, I'm staring at my phone, looking for answers to the questions posed by the world we live in. Missing a few soft deadlines has only put more pressure on the words that will soon fill this article.…

ByGuest ContributorAugust 5, 20140Comments

Culture Politics and Business

Find the Perfect App with Knicket

Knicket is the first and only search engine for apps that is as easy as using Google, but more fun! To search, simply enter a term that describes the type of app you’re looking for, then select your price range (including free). Knicket allows you to further sort the results by selecting categories including release…

ByOlivia RahimAugust 1, 20140Comments

Culture Politics and Business

The Responsibility Of Power

A comic book character had an interesting catchphrase; with great power comes great responsibility. It seems almost too simple, yet in actuality, holds a larger truth inside. In our world, the realm of entertainment holds a valuable sway over the majority. The average folks live and die on their favorite soap, primetime television, and sport…

BygeneJuly 24, 20140Comments

Culture Politics and Business

Brown bagging potentially leads to $1 million retirement nest egg

Here’s a $1 million idea: making breakfast and lunch at home every day instead of dining out can potentially yield seven figures in retirement savings. A 25-year-old who eats breakfast at home and bags her lunch can save an extra $10 a day. Invested in a retirement account earning an 8 percent average annual rate…

ByOlivia RahimJuly 10, 20140Comments

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