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The Flat Tax

May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

Adnan Agha In order for a government to function properly, it must have a source of revenue to pay for public services, defense, and other spending necessities. This revenue is ultimately collected from its citizens....

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Stereotype Threat and Gain on Algebra II Students: Who’s Better at Math? By: Yasmeen Khan   Which gender performs better in math? There is a stereotype in math education: boys perform better than girls. In...

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Un is the Lonliest Number

April 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

There is a lot of information- some ambiguous, some not- surrounding the North Korean crisis, and it may be easy to get lost in the confusion. However, in reality, North Korean state of affairs towards...

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Update on Medical Marijuana Laws

April 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

Once again, the issue of marijuana policy has rolled up under the scrutinizing view of the Maryland General Assembly. Earlier this year, two bills concerning the legalization of medical marijuana and the decriminalization of the...

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The Importance of the Promposal

April 21, 2013 | 0 Comments

What happened to just saying “Will you go to prom with me?” Asking someone to prom is no easy task, and as Atholton’s prom night quickly approaches, time is running out. “The hardest part about...

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Shameless? Not Even Close

April 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

The TV network Showtime has finally done it. The American remake of the popular television show Shameless is one of few that might actually outdo the original British version. Bringing in Emmy Rossum, known for...

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Audrey Hepburn: The Timeless Idol

April 16, 2013 | 1 Comments

The epitome of class and beauty; that is what comes to mind when most people think about Audrey Hepburn, one of the most influential and renowned actresses in the world. Although her reign was between...

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Scout’s Dishonor

February 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

A dramatic change is about to take place for Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The 103-year old organization is just now finally considering changing its policies regarded queer youth and adult members. For all these...

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Getting to the Point on Acupuncture

February 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

When it comes to relieving pain and curing health issues, most people are well acquainted with the use of needles. However, what most people don’t realize is that needles can be used for much more...

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Animation: It’s Not Just for Children

February 21, 2013 | 0 Comments

This just in: animation is not just for kids. Animated films are quality entertainment suitable for all ages, yet some still persistently believe it to be a purely juvenile pastime. However, this attitude could not...

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