Smith--Austin Burke (Student--2012)

Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	My fellow Americans: stop polarizing Northern Iowan 109:53, p.4	04/30/2013	Author speaks out about the polarization of the American political system. He believes that for America to improve as a nation, people need to respect and value opinions that differ from their own.
2	A Christian perspective on gay marriage Northern Iowan 109:48, p.4	04/12/2013	Says the "hot topic" is currently gay marriage. When people began changing their profile picture on Facebook to the red equal sign, those who did not were labeled as bigots. This is not fair. Someone opposing your views does not make them an enemy.
3	Going green is nothing new Northern Iowan 109:44, p.5	03/29/2013	The author says the green movement is not a recent concept. There are many ways to help the movement. Reduce, reuse, and recycle should be everyone's motto.
4	'That one time, in college¿' Northern Iowan 109:40, p.4	03/05/2013
5	'That one time, in college¿' Northern Iowan 109:40, p.4	03/05/2013
6	Be yourselves together: a caution against codependence Northern Iowan 109:36, p.4	02/19/2013	Says that when dating someone, do not completely lose yourself in them; do not be codependent. Spend time with your friends and by yourself; photo.
7	Have some (un) common courtesy Northern Iowan 109:32, p.4	02/05/2013	Author feels there is a lack of consideration and respect for each other as human beings. Discussion of other countries' customs.
8	Gun control is a futile deterrent Northern Iowan 109:28, p.4	01/18/2013	Author discusses argument on whether to allow citizens to lawfully own rifles including assault weapons that can fire ten or more bullets quickly before reloading. We should not limit ourselves so we fall prey to the people who do not adhere to the law
9	Petitions for secession are valid expressions of opinion Northern Iowan 109:24, p.4	11/16/2012	Some people sincerely believe the present administration is going to be damaging to the American people in the long run. Twenty states requesting secession from the Union after President Obama created "We the People" website.
10	Unnecessary stigma surrounds mental disorders Northern Iowan 109:20, p.5	11/02/2012	Many individuals go untreated because they do not seek help. Author encourages readers to interact and seek assistance if diagnosed.
11	An insight into the art of cigars Northern Iowan 109:16, p.4	10/19/2012	Believes that smoking a cigar offers opportunities for quiet thought as well as enhancement for social occasions.
12	Unplug: an introduction to, and challenge in, self-sufficiency Northern Iowan 109:12, p.4	10/05/2012	Discusses the importance, practice, and steps to becoming involved with the self-sufficiency movement. Attitudes range from "going green,living a hippie lifestyle,extreme survivivalism", and "doomsday preparing", photo.
13	Some are not all: a commentary on the Muslim protests against the West Northern Iowan 109:8, p.3	09/21/2012	Attacks against U. S. embassies on September 11, 2012, resulted in the deaths of four Americans in Libya. One of the causes of the riots is thought to be the release of a film against the Muslim religion; photo.