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ISIS Threatens the Homeland


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 24 Oct 2014   Posted by Elena Cortes

Splintering out of Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), is recognized as an Islamic Jihadist Militant group aiming to take over large land areas with the ultimate goal of becoming a powerful, stand-alone nation. The fighting members of ISIS are those of Sunni Islamic background who adhere...

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The True Meaning to the Days of the Week


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 18 Oct 2014   Posted by Adam Webb

For thousands of years the human race has been using the phases of the moon as a means of measuring weeks. The four basic phases of the moon (First Quarter, New, Third Quarter, and Full) each last about seven days and make up our four week month. The weeks are then broken down into solar days. But why name...

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Calumet College of St. Joseph’s 2014 NFL Season Preview


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 18 Oct 2014   Posted by Brad Hamm

Every September, football fans across the country are filled with excitement and optimism as the NFL season opens with a flurry. Last year was one of the most exciting NFL seasons of all time, as Peyton Manning and his Denver Broncos re-wrote the offensive history book, while the Seattle Seahawks and their...

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CCSJ Clubs Seek New Recruits


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 18 Oct 2014   Posted by Brendan Ryan

Are you bored and looking for something to do? Want to meet new people and make new friends? If you're a student at Calumet College of Saint Joseph and want to get the most out of your college experience, join a club and get involved. CCSJ offers a wide variety of clubs and groups for one to join,...

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“Breaking Bad” Final Season Sweeps Emmys


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 18 Oct 2014   Posted by Felipe Espinosa

On August 25, 2014, the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California hosted the 66th annnual Emmy Awards, the largest ceremony of the year recognizing accomplishments made on television. Much like its film counterpart, The Oscars, the event awards the best series', actors, actresses, writers, and directors...

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The Militarization of Law Enforcement in America


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 15 Oct 2014   Posted by Carlos Mota

On August 9th, 2014, unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. During the days and weeks that followed Brown’s death, numerous peaceful protests against Police brutality and institutional racism took to the streets. Sadly, in time, a group of agitators,...

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How Solar Flares Affect Life on Earth


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 14 Oct 2014   Posted by Brendan Ryan

High-energy particles and waves of harmful cosmic radiation up to 100 million Kelvin could be bombarding Earth right now, and we have no idea. Luckily our atmosphere protects us from these waves called solar flares. Although solar flares are not a topic of everyday conversation, they can have an enormous...

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Forty-Ninth Annual Ball: Celebrating Leadership and Scholarship


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 03 Jun 2014   Posted by ahughes

The 49th Annual Trustees’ Scholarship Ball was held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza. CCSJ alumni, friends, and benefactors celebrated with a five-course, gourmet meal, an early-dinner serenade by Artiststrings, and after-dinner dancing to the eclectic sound of Phase IV. The...

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Calumet College of St. Joseph: Committed to Diversity


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 03 Jun 2014   Posted by Dr. Daniel Lowery

Over the course of our lifetimes, the personal computer, the internet, and the smartphone have dramatically increased our ability to access all kinds of information. It is great irony, however, that this revolution in technology has – in some ways – foreclosed rather than increased our willingness...

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