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Christmas' meaning stripped of religion, replaced with push for commercialism

Christmas, the holiday originally seen as a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, has been overcome by commercialism. Now, just about everyone celebrates it, but not for its true meaning.

The scene of Charlie Brown and his friends gathered around a table for a feast is a Thanksgiving icon for many, but this Thanksgiving, the debate of whether or not the “Peanuts” cartoon is racist popped up on social media platforms.

'Peanuts' racism debate; an exaggerated interpretation of racial inequality reality

For many, “Peanuts” cartoons bring back great childhood memories.

SU's new housing rules less than ideal

Shippensburg University’s updated housing agreement for the 2019-2020 school year requires that students with less than 60 credits live on campus.

Voting in congressional elections is crucial to protect American needs and give citizens a voice.

Voting speaks louder than words

In the wake of the hate-filled massacre that took place in a Pittsburgh synagogue late last month, the breadth of our religious freedoms is up for debate.

Discussion must be started on trans rights

Let’s face it. Talking about gender and sex is uncomfortable and confusing.

President Donald Trump has had mixed public reactions regarding Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance.

Handling of missing journalist symbolic of nation's decline

A Washington Post journalist went missing nearly a month ago, yet the mystery surrounding his disappearance continues.

SAFE members decorate the door of their meeting room in the CUB with kind and uplifting words in response to a vandal's hateful words last week.

Office door defacing creates worry for LGBT community

Students should be able to make it through college without being targeted for who they are.

Tourette's is a disorder, not politics

Life with Tourette’s syndrome is difficult enough without offensive headlines.

Democrats and Republicans blame one another for the nation's problems, but they are the ones to blame for the disconnect between themselves and Americans.

Arguing politicians have lost our best interests in the chaos

On the heels of sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh last week, it appears that Congress is no closer to appointing a Supreme Court justice to fill the seat left vacant by Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Serena Williams received a $17,000 fine after yelling at umpires during the U.S. Open finals.

Serena Williams has brought athlete double standard to light

Some will say the behaviors of a professional player should never exceed the level of fury that American professional tennis player Serena Williams displayed on the courts at the U.S. Open final last week.

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