Opinion
iCloud control too invasive for some
It is difficult to overstate the influence Apple has had on American culture. The company has a connotation of pride, on both the individual and national levels. It is cool to like Apple. The company is a symbol of the …
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Be your own person
The biggest and most distinct claim that our institutions pride themselves on is their sincere sense of community. Four years ago, I came to St. John’s just like any other young kid. I was hopeful to make friends, I was …
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A helpful tool or a nuisance?
Sometime between the invention of Spell check and rap music, the dictionary became a relic used only for museum displays and sophisticated decoration. While this may not be a problem for Jay-Z or Kanye West, normal people have been stuck …
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Who We Are
The CSB/SJU community attempts to buck the oldest system of order in the history of education, the grade system, with the subtle, cohesive mentality that “we’re all the same.” This philosophy looks nice on paper, although does nothing but shoot …
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Speaking of being abroad difficult for most
I cannot help but comment on the small-talk echoing through the quad lately: “How was (insert country) last fall?” an intrigued Bennie asks. “Beautiful. Everything was so pretty. I had so much fun. Bittersweet on my departure, I might add!” …
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Ignorance is not bliss
As I sat on the bus about a week ago, the girl in front of me complained bitterly about a bulletin board that she had seen in the basement of Brian. My ears quickly perked up because the R.A in …
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For seniors, graduation implies an unstable future
The future sucks. It really sucks. You know why? Because I am a senior. First-years are worried about their majors. They are stressed because they cannot decide if they want to be a pre-med or a communication major. Whatever. Stop …
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Who We Are
I remember the first time I was asked to describe CSB/SJU by someone outside of the community. I also remember opening and closing my mouth in confusion like a St. Thomas student confronted by a three-syllable word. It’s not a …
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Change it up, try something new this holiday
This Valentine’s Day, I do hope I get shot by one of Cupid’s arrows, not in the heart, but square between the eyes. Am I a heartless, anti-romantic filled with bitterness? On the contrary – I am a sucker for …
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Cornel West proves depth of education
On Saturday evening at Saint Cloud State University, I was able to witness the phenomenal and mind shattering genius of Cornel West. No words can truly do justice to his charisma and intelligence or to his understanding of matters that …
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