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Rise and be kind to those all around

Warren Maxwell

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” — Galatians 6:9-10 New International Version (NIV)   Being a kind person is a tough task for many people, and when we finally get pushed to our limits it’s hard to just to turn the other cheek and let things go. God wants us to practice being kind stewards to others and using his word to be…

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Finals aren’t the only thing going down

Mark Young

Finals are one of the most stressful times of the year for students. So why don’t you have a little sex and relieve all the stress? Except you probably don’t have time, because finals are basically when teachers all decide to gang-bang you with assignments, projects and tests. Well never fear! I have some wonderful techniques for you are your partner to not only get your studying done, not go crazy, but get a little crazy.             No. 15 This one is more for those who aren’t afraid to get on their knees. A simple…

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Finding your hidden gift can be a blessing

Warren Maxwell

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10   God gave each and every one of us a unique gift to call our own. As human beings we were all made with a different purpose, and given special skills to call our own. God tells us to use our gifts to glorify him and to benefit others. As college students we tend to wonder what we’re good at because in the end that’s our main purpose of even coming to college in the first place.…

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Strikers demand better working conditions

Mia Estrada

In the 1930s, Corpus Christi was at the forefront of labor strikes, organizing protests and walkouts against unfair working conditions. The city’s dock workers, on Sept. 20, 1935, went on strike in support of strikes being held in othe r port cities of the American south such as New Orleans, with the workers planning to get recognition from the International Longshoremen Association (ILA). The strikers demanded a coastwide agreement and control over hiring. In the early stages of the campaign, negotiations occurred. The Texas Steamship Men, a striking faction, made a final offer to strikers but the strikers quickly dismissed…

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Staying safe while hooking up online

Mark Young

Online hookups have become a big part of dating culture for young adults, and with that comes the danger of meeting random strangers who you have probably only seen a few pictures of and have only been talking to for less than a week. Many people reading that would probably say, “Why would anyone do that?” But the reality of our day and age is that hookup culture has traveled to the Internet and dating apps have taken over. While meeting someone in person is all nice and fairytale-like, most times, you don’t meet anyone outside of the circle of…