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Filipino Leader Offends Obama
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This past Monday, in response to being called an obscenity, President Obama canceled his scheduled meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Obama was originally planned to meet with…
Prince Dead at 57, Music and Message Rejuvenated Worldwide
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Authorities are investigating Prince’s death with a focus on the role that painkillers may have played into his premature demise, according to a published report from Fox News on Tuesday. Prince’s death came about a…
New York Primary: Trump, Clinton Win New York in Commanding Fashion
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This past Tuesday night the New York State primary was held for both Republicans and Democrats where Donald Trump and Hillary both defended their leads in commanding fashion.
The former Secretary of State took…
Blackbird Cafe Abruptly Closes Doors, Limits Park St.
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While Dana and the Pub may serve up some delicious meals, it’s not surprising that students some-times need different food from other sources. There are only a few restaurants within walking in town to choose…
California and N.Y. Raise Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
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#FightForFifteen advocates have prevailed in New York and California as the states announce legislative deals to establish a $15 dollars per hour minimum wage. Hector Figueroa, president 32BJ Service Employees…
F.D.A. Gives Easier Access to Abortion Pill
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On March 30, 2016, the FDA announced new guidelines for the “abortion pill” Mifeprex, according to the New York Times. This change has caused major debate this political sea-son, some saying this new regimen was…
The Adirondack Council Works to Preserve the Beauty of the Peaks
Photo via National Geographic
The Adirondack Park, situated a mere forty minutes off-campus, is a 6-million acre haven located in the northernmost recesses of New York State. Known for its wild, unkempt nature, the park holds 3,000 lakes…
Turkey’s Assault on the Press: Largest Newspaper in Country Seized by Erdogan Government
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Last weekend, chaos erupted in Turkey as the government took control of the nation’s largest newspaper in a worrisome leap toward limiting free speech. A court ordered the seizure of the paper and the appointment of…