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Free Community College: An Explanation of the Proposed Plan, the Pros and Cons, and Why it May Not Happen

In early January, President Obama briefly described a proposed federal plan to provide free community college to certain students for two years. This announcement was made during a speech at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Following this speech, the White House released a video in which the President briefly outlined the plan. President Obama then officially proposed it to the American people during his most recent State of the Union address, which took place in January 2015.

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Six Affordable Spring Break Activities

It’s a time to relax – unless of course you have very little to no money, no car, and are stuck on campus. Still, there have been many week-long breaks where students with tight budgets had to make the best of being on campus (myself being one of them).

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Communication is Key

Everyone has heard of the saying “a picture says a thousand words,” and in many cases that is true. Even though pictures speak a volume, that does not mean that modern society needs to stop communicating with each other.

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Herbivores: Fact or Fiction

The Carnivore, an animal that feeds on flesh…check. The Omnivore, who feeds on plants and other animal…check. The Herbivore on the other hand, let’s take a closer look into the supposed plant-eating animals.

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10 Creepy Animals You Probably Never Knew Existed

The world is filled with all sorts of animals going from cute and cuddly to downright terrifying. When exploring the unknown depths of the oceans and scoring through uncharted areas, some of the most horrifying animals can be found. The following are ten creepy and unbelievable creatures across the globe.

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Killing You Sweetly: What you need to know about Artificial Sweeteners

In today’s society people are very conscience about their health. We often make sacrifices in our diets for various reasons; be it our body’s general health, specific health concerns, or just in preparation for our best bikini bodies. So with all of these new studies and “miracle diets” thrown at us daily we take a closer look into our own kitchens and lifestyles. One of the biggest debates in health and fitness right now is between “real sugar,” and artificial sweeteners. So is Real sugar better than artificial sweeteners? Does it even really matter?

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Ring in the New Year with Style

Remember that outfit you bought while Black Friday shopping, but haven’t worn yet? Well, News Year’s Eve is the night. There is no better way of ringing in the New Year than in sparkles. New Year’s Eve is the best excuse to get dressed up in your most creative outfits as you’re waiting for the clock to strike midnight. New Year’s Eve parties are a celebration, therefore your style should reflect that in order to stand out from the other guests. Your outfit should consist of something glitzy and bold that leaves a lasting impression for the rest of the year.

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Winter Break: Time for Fun, Sleep and Anime

The holiday season has brought about a new wave of anime for all types of fans, ranging from comedy to horror. And with the holiday breaks coming around, there is a lot of time to catch up on what’s new or binge watch the entire series.

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Domestic Violence and Gun Laws

Since the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary, the issue of gun control has been in the forefront of Americans’ minds. One solution occurs in certain states that have laws that allow authorities to take away guns of individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence. In 1996 the Lautenberg amendment, an amendment added to the 1968 Federal Gun Control Act, banned the possession of firearms to those individuals who were convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Currently there is a petition to repel that amendment. According to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) a misdemeanor domestic violence crime:

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