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November 07, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Tuesday was a proud day for Americans
Never before have I felt so proud to be an American. It’s not based on who I voted for or the outcome of the election. There is just something beautiful that Americans, for the most part, have come together and crossed all kinds of lines – party, race, and otherwise to voice what they believe is best for our country.
October 24, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Look closer at the pills we consume
My mother recently underwent surgery, and because of this was put on some pretty serious pain medication for a few days.
October 10, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Consumers share part of the blame, too
Many people think that college students are just party animals and binge studiers, kids living off of Mommy and Daddy’s money without a care in the world.
September 19, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Auburn’s commitment a landmark
Last Tuesday, Sept. 9, was a big day for Auburn University. But chances are you might not know why.
September 12, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Let’s not trash our city on weekends
Driving through campus Sunday, I couldn’t help but notice the aftermath of Saturday’s football game. Judging by the hundreds of Lays potato chip bags and other remnants of tailgating, one might think we are a town full of slobs.
September 05, 2008
Brittany Branyon: State emerges as new energy pioneer
Many were astonished when oilman T. Boone Pickens came out about the climate crisis and, more specifically, renewable energy.
July 09, 2008
Brittany Branyon: I’m not as liberal as I thought
The attempt I made to bring the issue of progressives being misunderstood came back to bite me.
June 29, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Let’s find a bright side to high gas prices
When my friends start complaining about the high gas prices I respond, “It’s about time!” They then look at me with confused disgust long enough for an explanation.
June 20, 2008
Brittany Branyon: I’m not a Commie; I’m a true patriot
Last night I was called a communist. The reasons? For one, I am reading “The Reluctant Fundamentalist,” and my friend took the Islamic symbol of the crescent moon and star in the title as the frequent symbol of Communism. The real humdinger?
June 13, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Do you know the origin of your steak?
Do you know where that steak you just ate came from? If so, job well done, you are few and far between.
June 06, 2008
Brittany Branyon: What’s wrong with people’s individuality?
I am the first to say I am privileged to be a white middle-class young woman. As I am quick to remind people, I have never been called an acceptation to my race, though I have kindly been called a “ball- buster” as well as other derogatory terms not suitable for print.
May 30, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Don’t make excuses, just get involved
I think everyone will agree that my generation knows little about the importance of volunteering. Not because we are inherently lazy and self-centered as a whole, but because it has never been a central issue.
May 16, 2008
Brittany Branyon: ‘Juicy Campus’ makes college look tacky
Recently, during pre-class chitchat, my friend Lara mentioned the newest rubbish to hit the World Wide Web. The online university black book known as “Juicy Campus” is evidence that there are still major problems with race and gender relations, as well as other issues, among my generation.
May 12, 2008
Brittany Branyon: ‘Aliens’ have same hopes and dreams as others
My friend Jorge came over to hang out the other night, and as always, I drilled Jorge with a lot of questions.
May 02, 2008
Wright not the first to talk politics from pulpit
I woke up and checked my e-mail, as I do every morning, only to find another disgusting chain letter claiming that Sen. Barack Obama is a Muslim who hates America, refuses to hold his hand over his heart during the pledge of allegiance and was inaugurated while placing his hand on the Bible.
April 25, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Equality in our hearts begins individually
I spent last Friday night at home watching a conversation about race with Brian Williams coupled with a panel live from Howard University.
April 11, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Environment not priority for oil companies
With the frailty of the economy, the war for oil in the Middle East and growing concern for the state of our planet, the environmental movement is experiencing quite a boost.
April 04, 2008
Send criminals to church, not to prison
I was talking to my friend Sheldon about last week’s column and he made a great suggestion to me on how we can reform the prison system.
March 28, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Prisons aren’t always viable solutions
There is something that many Americans are not aware of, and it can mean the difference between justice and oppression.
March 21, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Are you ready to be an agent for change?
Our country is in the beginnings of a revolution.
March 14, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Issues just part of this election
I watched in amazement as conservative talk show host Bob Cunningham repeatedly referred to Sen. Barack Obama as “Barack Hussein Obama” trying to implement a scare tactic during a Sen. John McCain rally.
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