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Print versus digital format

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 2 billion books, 350 million magazines, and 24 billion newspapers are published each year. Paper products account for 31 percent of municipal wastes, staggering figures to keep in mind when the world is being swept up in a sea of environmental awareness. Many believe that with new technologies that allow for streaming the same content that we see in print, a move to digital format is an Earth-friendly solution to the problem of paper waste. However, it must be known that until technology can reach every single person, it is extremely important to retain the print format. Full story

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Has political discussion become so negative that you have stopped paying attention?

“I pay attention but to the important news, not if it’s repeating itself.”
Samantha Lietzelar
Liberal Arts

“I find myself not very concerned with politics, the world is rather boring.”
Richard Martinez
Teaching

“I honestly don’t watch politics at all.”
Michelle Salazar
Digital Media

“No, it’s politics. It’s going to affect us in one way or another. You have to pay attention.”
Brian Brown
Criminal Justice

Opinions

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Double parking worse than double dipping

Like vultures circling over a treat, students drive ‘round and ‘round in pursuit of the perfect parking spot and each morning the college's parking lots are filled with hopeful students, eager to fight for their spots. Full story

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Not everyone likes your music

I consider myself to be a very eclectic person when it comes to my music taste. I enjoy exploring a great variety of music and also listening to other people's musical taste. However, I don't understand why it is that some people feel obligated to have everyone else listen to their music. Why do people drive down the road with all four windows down and the music in their car blasting? Full story

Has political discussion become so negative that you have stopped paying attention?

“It will always be hateful. There is no way to stop mudslinging. If you like politics and want your voice heard, then listen.”
Ryan Whatley
Studio Art

“Honestly, it has become more than hateful, to a point where it’s unnecessary.”
Jeff Duggan
Liberal Arts

“Yes, it’s pretty bad sometimes but I don’t really pay attention to it.”
James Venegas
Biology

“I didn’t pay attention to the last campaign because of all the negative ads.”
Christina Vega
Early Childhood
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