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Barbie Introduces 3 New Body Types

Written by Meaghan Bitters, Asst. Advertising Editor Barbie’s preparing to get a “real” makeover. Mattel Inc. introduced three new body types in their attempt to produce more realistic looking Barbie dolls, saying “imagination comes in all shapes and sizes.” According to Barbie.com, these dolls will be released throughout the year. They will all be called Barbie, and will be available ...

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Celebrate love everyday, not just on Valentine’s Day

  Written by Gevena Crooks, Staff Writer If you’re single, you probably couldn’t care less about a couple-oriented holiday like Valentine’s Day. On the other hand, if you’re in a relationship, you probably can’t wait to see what your significant other has in store for you. But, is Valentine’s Day overrated? I’m going to have to say yes. Here’s why. ...

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Don’t forget to show offline love: Social media shouldn’t make or break relationships

Written by Mayah Cantave, College Life Editor In this day and age, people document everything including what they ate, where they’re going, and who they’ve dated. With help from the internet, it’s almost impossible to not find out everything about your partner. The changes in technology make it possible to be in constant contact with your partner while simultaneously monitoring ...

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Tasers on campus better than guns

Written by Miles Brown, Staff Writer According to a new bill proposed by Republican Buzz Brockway, students would be allowed to carry Tasers and other stun guns on college campuses. This bill is essentially a response to the rejection of a previous bill that, if passed, would have allowed students to carry guns on college campuses. The main purpose of ...

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‘In God we trust’ affects church/state separation

Written by Kelsey Dickerson, Staff Writer Last month a group of atheists represented by Sacramento-based attorney Michael Newdow filed a federal lawsuit in a bid to get “In God We Trust” removed from all U.S. currency. The group argues that printing the slogan on money forces them to accept and redistribute a message they do not believe in almost every ...

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Editorial: Welcome to Title Town Coach Bell

When it was reported that head football coach David Dean was departing Valdosta State for an offensive coordinator position at Georgia Southern, concern arose among Blazer nation that there was a lack of worthy replacements in the pool of coaching candidates. Not only did athletic director Herb Reinhard and VSU find a worthy replacement, but they knocked the hiring out ...

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Waist Trainers, the new diet?

Written by Jada Dukes, Staff Writer A public service announcement to all the women struggling to attain the perfect Kim K hourglass figure: It is OK! Put down the green juice and just breathe. Next, ask yourself, is it really worth it? What will you actually gain from this? Will you improve your life in any way by setting unattainable body ...

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“Whiteness” History Month better than it appears

Written by Miles Brown, Staff Writer As an African American male reading a proposed project from Portland Community College called “Whiteness History Month: Context, Consequences and Change” disgusts and confuses me. Portland Community College is one of the largest post-secondary institutions in Oregon, serving around 90,000 full-time and part-time students. After finding out exactly what the project is I relax and begin to ...

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Black History Month is here to stay

It’s February, the one month of the year where African Americans are able to celebrate their culture and history. Unfortunately, it’s the only time of the year that public schools focus on black history in the classroom. It’s unfortunate that throughout history the only topics students are taught about black Americans is the civil rights movement and a kid-friendly version ...

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