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Editorial

Making a Case Against Affirmative Action

Affirmative action is a program that began during World War II when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order barring discrimination in the federal government and by war industries. This was the first step towards equality. During the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s, this program picked up again during the civil rights movement. This program was intended to allow equal opportunities for minority races and eventually genders. Since the Nixon administration, however, some colleges have used it to make sure there is diversity on college campuses.

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Editorial

Participate More Outside the Classroom

Student enrichment is important in any university. However, not everyone likes to get involved. Some students will not go beyond the required work for their major. Maybe they would get more involved with their majors if they were given credit for doing work outside of standard curriculum. This is exactly what the University does with the practicum credit, but they are only for certain majors. Not every field has practicum credit as a requirement. Nevertheless, some of us at The Outlook feel like this should change.

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Sports

Baseball Team Jumps Out to 3-0 Start

The baseball team participated in the Cary, NC Tournament. The team knocked off all other opponents they played and their game against Marshall on Sunday was cancelled due to inclement weather. On Friday, the Hawks knocked off Wright State 10-2. Saturday they defeated St. Joseph’s 7-1 and they blew out Youngstown State 14-2 later that […]