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There’s no news like sniper news

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By Andrea BandaAssistant Opinions Editor  One morning during early October, I turned the television on to CNN to listen to the news as I ironed my clothes and made breakfast. News of the first sniper shooting in the Washington, D.C. area had just hit and dominated coverage for a little over an hour. I had the television on for a little over an hour, and the only news I heard … [Read more...] about There’s no news like sniper news

Staff Editorial: Giving credit where credit is due 

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The Graphic editorial staff would like to take a moment to recognize the accomplishments of many individuals on campus who are making this university a better place to be as well as point out some areas where we could use a little improvement. The staff is proud to be a part of a No. 47 nationally ranked university and want to give credit where credit is due. At the same time, … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Giving credit where credit is due 

Con: Gun registration doesn’t equal confiscation, but proving it without spin isn’t easy

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By James RiswickOpinions editor  In “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” there is a scene where Indy is surrounded by hundreds of cups and goblets and must discern which one is the desired Holy Grail. Searching for reliable information on guns and gun control is similar to this. There is an endless supply of information pertaining to this subject on the Internet, yet trusting … [Read more...] about Con: Gun registration doesn’t equal confiscation, but proving it without spin isn’t easy

Show them charity

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Homeless men and women are no less human than everyone else. We should show them compassion and kindness, not try to starve them out of existence.By Stacy RegerContributing Writer This semester, I started volunteering at the Daybreak Center, a shelter for mentally ill homeless women in Santa Monica. I’ve discovered stereotypes I didn’t even realize I had about people, and have … [Read more...] about Show them charity