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Our entrepreneurial downfall

Will Engstrom, Contributor October 24, 2019

What is wrong with us? There must be something we aren’t getting. Generation Z is continually scrutinized by society. Known for being impatient, unfocused, and heavily reliant on cellphones, this...

U.S. and Turkey reach an agreement after months of sanctions wars

U.S. and Turkey reach an agreement after months of sanctions wars

Aditya Saxena, Contributor October 24, 2019

President Trump announced on Oct. 23 that he is lifting sanctions imposed against Turkey (on Oct. 14) as the Turkish forces suspended their offense against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, a decision...

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Food waste: a worldwide problem with billions of dollars at steak

Danny Panken, Contributor October 24, 2019

Since the 1970’s the population growth rate of Earth has slowly begun to decrease, reaching its peak in 1969 at an annual growth rate of 2.12%, according to the World Bank Group. Since then it has...

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diamonds, jewelry and a gray background for the finance and business industry.

The future of jewelry?

Max Fagan, Contributor October 24, 2019

New lab-grown diamonds - yes, diamonds created in a lab - have been recently introduced into stores around the world and are starting to become somewhat of a trend in fashion and business. Though word...

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UPS cleared for drone use

Will Engstrom, Contributor October 10, 2019

There’s no doubt that the world is getting smarter every day. Continually pushing the boundaries of technological advancements, our once-called dreams are now becoming realities. The United Parcel...

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E-cigs attempt to decline

Will Engstrom, Contributor October 10, 2019

Seen as the largest epidemic of generation Z, vaping has taken every teenager's world by storm and has caused parents throughout the nation to be extremely concerned. Electronic cigarettes have reached...

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Alien life on Mars? NASA thinks so

Danny Panken, Contributor October 10, 2019

  In June of 2020, the Earth and Mars are in a great position for interplanetary travel, meaning that they are close enough that it will take less power to land on the red planet. That is when...

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Chinese germ-line editing gives HIV-resistance

Danny Panken, Contributor October 10, 2019

Overnight, the cost for gene editing was slashed by 99%, and the time it takes to conduct such gene editing experiments has dropped on the scale of years to weeks. Due to this severe cut in cost and...

Harvard Wins Affirmative Action Lawsuit, For Now

Harvard Wins Affirmative Action Lawsuit, For Now

Brandon Prichard, Contributor October 10, 2019

In one of the most significant rulings on social policy in recent history, Federal District Court Judge Allison Burroughs ruled in favor of Harvard University and their affirmative action acceptance process....

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Trump comes to town: wake up Minneapolis

Nathan Harman, Contributor October 10, 2019

As part of an early campaigning effort, President Trump visited Minneapolis Thursday at the Target Center. A large attendance was expected, so it was recommended that attendees begin lining up as early...

The panel of The College Republicans, less than a day after they had painted it. The vandalism happened mid-day, with a ceremonial vigil held in front of it while the vandalism occurred. Photo courtesy of contributor Brandon Prichard.

In response to the vandalism of the College Republicans bridge panel

Nathan Harman, Contributor and Chairman of College Republicans at the University of Minnesota September 28, 2019

Censorship is a powerful thing. We hear about it in statist nations like China and Russia. We fret about it on social media when topics of government regulation come up. We read about it in our history...

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The rise of the intern

Will Engstrom, Contributor September 26, 2019

Everyone wants the upper hand. The pressure to find a job after college is easily one of the most worrisome topics among undergraduate college students. With national college debt rising, every student...

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