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Confederate Battle Flag: Heritage or Racism?

Recently, the controversy of the Confederate flag, has led to racial tension with many supporters on both sides. However, for many southerners this flag represents their forefather’s sacrifice. For some African-American’s it symbolizes their ancestor’s fight to end slavery and become free Americans. However, for many southerners, the flag has become a part of their…
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Scott Speicher: A Hero is Finally Home

A day of mourning and somber spirits loomed over the First Coast, Navy Captain Scott Speicher was laid to rest on Friday August, 14, 2009. The streets of Jacksonville, FL was lined with spectators and those who wanted to pay their respects to this fallen hometown hero. The funeral procession stopped at its various spots…
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I Am Watching You Mom and Dad
I am watching you tear our city apart, While, I pray for God to heal my broken heart. Stop…You are burning down our favorite places to eat, However, the news calls it “Protesting in the Streets.” Fighting with police officers and destroying our town, Will it find any justice for this “boy” named Michael Brown? You…
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The Most Marketable Skills in Today’s Ever-Changing Job Market
As a college graduate, you may find it difficult to find a job after your graduation. However, don’t be dismayed, because there are many ways you can showcase your talents and skills that you have learned in your college courses. Becoming versatile in your field of study is the most important skill for you to…
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The Unknown Martyr: Viola Liuzzo
If you look in a history book, you will never find the name Viola Liuzzo as a martyr for civil rights. However, in 1965, she became an unknown martyr in the hearts of many civil rights activists. She was shot by self-proclaimed KKK members in Selma, Mississippi, during a civil rights march on March 25,…
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Finding Discovery Park
One autumn day, after school my twin brother Thomas and I noticed that our family’s dog was not outside on his chain. Nooksack usually barks or howls at us, once we step off the school bus in the afternoon. He will continue barking; until he gets the attention that he is craving from us. I…
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Origins of Flag Day-June 14th
What is it? The Flag of the United States was first created in September 11, 1777, but the committee first discussed designing the flag in June 14, 1777. The Battle of Brandywine was the first battle where soldiers carried the new flag into a battle. According to the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs (2009),…
