In the U.S. there are roughly 300 million guns, enough for each person to own one gun. With so many …
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Rachel Nagel, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jun. 20, 2016 7:16 am3369d ago
In the U.S. there are roughly 300 million guns, enough for each person to own one gun. With so many …
Isabella Maule, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jun. 20, 2016 7:14 am3369d ago
People nowadays are being diagnosed with depression and anxiety earlier on. Kids see photos of people cutting and think that’s …
Emily Lutsch, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 20, 2016 7:08 am3369d ago
Did you know that there are 72 power plants in Iowa? The main problem about power plants is that we …
Jason Mejia-Gutierrez, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 20, 2016 7:03 am3369d ago
In the news these days is considerable talk about France, Belgium, Russia and other rich countries. There’s little focus on …
Alicha Evens, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 20, 2016 7:00 am3369d ago
Hard hitting subject, I know. My mom asks me, ‘Do you think it’s OK for schools to take the parents’ …
Angel Bartilson-Bean, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 20, 2016 6:57 am3369d ago
One of the many problems in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas is violence and guns falling into the wrong hands. …
Alexis Aguilar, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jun. 19, 2016 10:45 am3369d ago
A big issue today is that some people aren’t accepting of and respectful to those in the LGBT (lesbian, gay, …
Noemi Contreras, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jun. 19, 2016 10:30 am3369d ago
What do you know about the wage gap? Well, let’s cover the overall concept. The gender wage gap is the …
Justen Dostal, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 19, 2016 10:30 am3369d ago
Many people see violent media as destroying the minds and lives of children, leading to violent acts in real life. …
Riley Everts, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 19, 2016 10:00 am3369d ago
What are we feeding our children at school? Many kids complain about the lunches. Why not offer more food options …
Alicha Evens, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 19, 2016 10:00 am3369d ago
Hard hitting subject, I know. My mom asks me frequently: ‘Do you think it’s OK for schools to take the …
Isaiah Kelly, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jun. 19, 2016 9:45 am3369d ago
You know that factory you go by on the interstate to get to work, school, or Wal-Mart? That place is …
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