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Stories of humanity cloaked in sci-fi tales

Enthusiastic Star Wars fans tend to enjoy the beginning of May each year. That’s because May 4 is ...

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The lasting impact of Shakespeare and his work

The end of April each year can conjure up a number of different ideas and feelings. It’s that ...

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The more things change, the more they stay the same

There used to be only three channels on TV. Or so I’ve been told. By the time I ...

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A myriad of benefits to language learning

How many of you had the chance to learn another language when you were in school? Most schools ...

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Censoring books accomplishes nothing good

I browse through state and national news as often as my time allows just so I can keep ...

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A hodgepodge of wrong names, hidden cakes, and runaway flamingos

Some weeks, it feels like my mind is all over the place. It’s sort of like my brain ...

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Blind broadcaster shows the power of opportunity

I don’t often have a chance to listen to basketball games on the radio. I tune in occasionally ...

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Please don’t “complement” my spelling

Recently, I was reading what fans online were saying about a particular TV show I enjoy watching. I ...

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Tournament brackets: made for “madness” and fun

It’s about time for March Madness to start gearing up. Whether you’re a diehard, hardcore sports fan or ...

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Go get your ‘redemption’ story somewhere else

On Feb. 24, officials with Grambling State University announced that they had hired Art Briles as the offensive ...

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You’d have to pay me to stop browsing

How much money would someone have to pay you to keep off of social media? Would $1,800 be ...

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Ski ballet and other forgotten Winter Olympic sports

How many of you took ballet classes as a kid? I did! Though as I got older, the ...

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Same old story, told once again

Do we just like to enjoy the same story over and over? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts ...

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Important civil rights case has its roots in Roanoke Rapids

There’s history all around us every day. Some of it is familiar and well-known, just an old story ...

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Help wanted: English island seeking “landlord king”

Have you ever wanted to live on your own island? If so, I think I’ve found the perfect ...

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