The Brahr Ultimatum
October 24, 2013
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Autumntime Sadness It's that time of the year again, fellas. Lock up the girlfriends and throw away the key, unless, that is, you want to hear and see a plethora of status updates and tweets about pumpkin spice lattes, yoga pants, and Uggs. It's here, and it's hitting us with its frosty fist of fore...
Websites down, hopes up
Joe Clouser, Editor
October 24, 2013
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Stressing over future plans has been a problem plaguing our fast-paced world for some time now and many choices along our lifetimes carry various amounts of stress with them. Some people find themselves worried about work the next day or possibly a big test, many others choose to spend their nights with ...
The Brahr Ultimatum: Mom hates me
Bryer Houston, columnist
October 7, 2013
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First of all, I'd like to dedicate this article to all those seniors who are applying to college. It's an arduous process, I know, but the reward is worth it. The already long process can, however, be elevated to a level of annoyance that is unmatched by any force known to man—the domestic unit. T...
The Brahr Ultimatum
Bryer Houston, staff writer
September 24, 2013
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Free to read, free to think It’s that time of the year again! It’s the week that we have all been waiting for all year. The one week that we all get excited about. The one week that... no one even knows why it’s special. Well folks, I’m here to tell you that it happens to be one of the most...
The Brahr Ultimatum
September 12, 2013
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Bottle Warfare They are among us. By among us, I mean they outnumber us by thousands. They are everywhere. By everywhere, I mean stores and schools and homes. They are mysterious. By mysterious, I mean no one knows the reasoning behind why they are the way they are. They are bottles. By bottles, I...
The Brahr Ultimatum
Bryer Houston, columnist
August 29, 2013
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Deserted cities: Delphi the next Radiator Springs? We all know that warm feeling of a cozy home town. One that truly represents the definition of a true American community. Driving through the town leaves you with a satisfied feeling of togetherness. But what happens when these once beautiful...
Valentine’s Day: it’s the thought that counts
Brittany Allen, staff writer
February 14, 2013
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Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year that couples around the world publicly celebrate their love for each other. Some find it to be the most romantic day of the year, though sometimes for all the wrong reasons. Some men spend weeks trying to think of the perfect gift, and some women sit arou...
Higher cigarette tax may not bring expected benefits
Brittany Allen, staff writer
February 7, 2013
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Cigarettes have long been known as the drug of choice among people ranging from their teens to their later years. We all know of the effects of smoking and the numerous health risks cigarettes impose on our body, yet why do we continue to poison ourselves with their harmful chemicals? The answer is si...
Guns the problem, not the solution
Bryer Houston, staff writer
January 27, 2013
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With President Obama being re-elected, many people were already fearing that their firearms might be taken away from them. After the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, it was almost eminent that their weapons, which many believe to be secured by the 2nd amendment, would be made illegal unle...
Media plays role in self-image
Brittany Allen, staff writer
January 27, 2013
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We’ve all seen the commercials, movies, and tv shows depicting the societal definition of beauty and masculinity. Usually most models and actresses are thin, young, and very attractive. Is this just a coincidence, or is the media trying to pressure society into looking a certain way? In an analytic stud...
