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Quick hits for Sept. 29, 2016

New hobby?

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In wake of the student protest of the National Anthem at the Sept. 24 football game, the more racist alumni of our ‘Carolina Community’ have not been shy in condemning students. Hey alumni, you already get the best seats in the stadium. Why do you complain so much? Find something better to do, like pottery.


Not going to jail

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First Amendment Day is such a great way to celebrate free speech. To enjoy our free speech we are going to say a sentence that may get us in trouble in other countries: “I blow my nose at you, Gov. McCrory, you and all your silly English Knights.“ Thanks for not jailing us, Pat. Repeal HB2 and we will apologize.


Trump's a chump

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We watched the Clinton/Trump debate, our eyes riveted to the screen. We were going to play a drinking game, but there wasn’t any way to even attempt it without risking alcohol poisoning. If we took shots every time Trump interrupted Clinton to say “wrong,” we’d still be too hungover to write quick hits.


Fight for it

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It is refreshing to see students standing up for what they believe in. While we may not agree with everything being said, it doesn’t really matter. So sincerely, thank you to all those fighting for freedom and justice. It is through your efforts that we can progress our society. Keep up the good fight.


Oh my gourd

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Isn’t it sad that the once proud North American gourd is now relegated to synthetic syrups in Starbucks pump-bottles? The pumpkin is super cool! You can hollow it out and cook stuff in it over a fire! You can bake the seeds for a nifty treat! Don’t just buy a pumpkin to carve it and let it rot. It deserves better.


Inevitability of loss

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