By Jeremiah Rojas, Co-Managing Editor I’m sure that most students have heard that the four years we spend in college go by fast. I never paid any mind to such sentiments until I recently realized that by this time next year, I’ll have graduated. As I enter my fourth year of college, I realize that […]
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The value of fighting for press freedom
When I decided to pursue a career in journalism, it wasn’t because I had some romantic ideas about the profession, and it certainly wasn’t because I thought it would be a lucrative line of work. I chose to become a journalist because I wanted to tell stories – those that don’t often get told and […]
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Toros Athletics needs more community support
Dedicated fandom can make all the difference for student-athletes As a Toro student-athlete, there’s nothing like lacing up your shoes for a big game against a crosstown rival. Walking onto the court for warm-ups, you can’t help but feel the electricity in the air – so thick you could cut it with a knife, so […]
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Gym showers stink in more ways than one
Better facilities and communication needed to safeguard campus reputation. Picture this scenario: you’ve just finished a physical education class in the gym and your next shift at work starts in about an hour. You’re sweaty and probably a little smelly – no way to show up in front of customers. A quick shower would be […]
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Opinion: Love is more than just romance
Platonic relationships hold value long after Valentine’s Day Although Valentine’s Day is over, people are still basking in the glow of love. To some people, Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a “Hallmark holiday” – a manufactured annual event meant to maximize profits for corporate shareholders. An annual survey by the National Retail Federation suggests […]