American Sniper Floods Viewers with Pride
In this Clint Eastwood film, a wayward farm boy and amateur cowboy witnesses the devastation caused by the 9/11 attacks
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The Tacoma Ledger
A Student News Magazine for UW Tacoma
Opinion
Sustainability: Why We Should Care
What is sustainability? According to the Brundtland Commission (previously known as the World Commission on Environment and Development) it is
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It’s Time to Come Down from Our Ivory Tower
On January 21, UWT faculty and students explored the rampant rise in tuition costs at the viewing of Andrew Rossi’s
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Warming The Freeze: My Experience At UWT’s Speed Friending Event
It was just after 12, and I quietly sat in the Mattress Factory, taking in the scent of macaroni and
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The Internet and Socially Disconnected Kindness
Recently, an old friend posted this status on Facebook: “To this day, the QUICKEST way to make me cry… Show
Read MoreThe science (and responsibilities) behind marijuana
By Russ Davis In January, President Obama did something I approve of. That’s something that rarely happens, so I have
Read MoreNotes from the Filibuster Fan Box: How Republicans can attract college students
By Russ Davis I really am a loser. Most men enjoy watching sporting events –– primarily baseball, basketball and football.
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Six ideas for a memorable Valentine’s Day
Throughout my life, I’ve had some pretty interesting Valentine’s Day dates. On the other hand, I’ve also spent many a
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The unfair power of celebrity
By Sean Ferrell-Wyman Famous people, such as national leaders and cultural figures, have been admired and idolized through most of
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The (Not So) Wonder Years, Part 2
Esther Estrada, 18, is the author’s sister, and one of many autistic young people on the verge of adulthood. By
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