Category Archives: Politics

What is the Government Shutdown Really About?

On October 1, 2013 the government shutdown began at midnight. However if you were unable to get to a TV that day you only knew that it was happening but were not quite sure why. I was one of these … Continue reading

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New Florida Law Bans Texts While Driving

A new Florida law that will make texting while driving illegal. This state-wide law will go into effect at the beginning of October. The law will be a “secondary” infraction meaning that the driver in question will have to be … Continue reading

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Texting and Driving is Now Illegal in Florida

Public safety is always at the forefront of concerns when it comes to laws and regulations put in place, especially for transportation. As our technology and society change and evolve, the laws that govern transportation safety have had to evolve … Continue reading

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Imminent U.S. government shutdown to affect many federal agencies

With no foreseeable budget compromise in the immediate future, the U.S. government is currently heading towards a likely shutdown, where many federal agencies will have to place the majority of their employees on furlough; the government term for temporary unpaid … Continue reading

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Florida is newest state to ban texting while driving

Beginning Tuesday, October 1st, it will now be illegal to text while driving in the state of Florida. You can still talk on your cell phone while driving, but you can no longer text. Florida lawmakers have finally realized what … Continue reading

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Sesationalism vs. Reporting: Are We Losing Out?

Its pretty self-evident when browsing news channels that straight, black and white reporting, no longer has a place in our Attention Deficit society. Most news formulas follow the old adage, “if it bleeds, it leads”, but does this mean that … Continue reading

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Iran Allows Social Media for the First Time Since 2009

On Monday, September 16 Iranians rejoiced via Twitter and Facebook for the first time in years. In 2009, Iranian authorities blocked social media sites including Twitter and Facebook after concern that its citizens were using such sites to vocalize complaints … Continue reading

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The President’s Address and How It Resonated With The Public

As President Obama addressed the nation last Tuesday, the  population of the United States sat, waiting for answers to the puzzling question of what will come of Syria’s breech of humanity in their chemical attack. The nation needed answers, something … Continue reading

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Campus Activities Board Presents Iron Man 3

Students gathered in front of the CFE Arena on Friday, September 13th for CAB Cinema. Within minutes, lightening was striking throughout Central Florida. The movie was immediately moved inside the arena lobby, and CAB Volunteers reconstructed the inflatable screen and … Continue reading

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National and Global Anti-War Sentiments’ Potential Influence on Congress

It has become very clear with the protests around the country and even around the world, that many do not wish to see the US involved in the war against Syria. Of course, the broad anti-war sentiments are only one … Continue reading

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