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Pulpit Plagiarism
1-6
By Sarah Costello With the rise of the Internet, plagiarism is becoming increasingly easier. Downloading essays, articles, papers and even sermons is not a difficult task. Plagiarism has existed for centuries in one form or another. In recent years, pulpit plagiarism has been appearing in the news, as pastors have been accused and even fired for using the works of others without proper attribution. The definition of plagiarism has been brought into question as individuals have attempted to discover the ethical implication that “plagiarism” has.
Drugs on Campus
7-12
By Shea Northcut Have you ever wondered about the drug issues on college campuses across America? Some students at Elon University and on all campuses abuse legal and illegal drugs. This article discusses which drugs are most commonly abused, national statistics to see how Elon compares and includes a personal account of a student. Also, take a look to see how Elon is combating this current issue and what prevention groups around campus are doing to respond to the rising global issue.
Is Radio Dead? By Kevin Clang
13-18
Is traditional radio dying, or is it already dead? Terrestrial radio has always been a great source for emergency information, entertainment and journalism. Radio is still the most portable and usable medium available to the public, but in recent years stations have struggled to find an audience while competing with satellite radio, Internet music and mp3 players. Experts say traditional radio may survive in the long term if it stays hyper-local, becomes more diverse and uses the Internet more to its advantage.
Immigration Issues By Patrick McCabe
19-24
Maria Perez-Mejia was pulled over for a traffic violation and now finds that she and many family members face deportation. Alamance County is in the spotlight for its implementation of the 287(g) immigration-enforcement program, which allows certified police officers to act as immigration officers. Some residents have begun to protest, saying the Alamance County Sheriff’s department is targeting Latino citizens. Elon University professor Laura Roselle has been a leading force in scrutinizing Alamance County immigration enforcement.
It’s Just Green Business By Angie Lovelace
25-28
Eric Henry of TS Designs in Burlington has created a line of T-shirts grown, made and sold in the state of North Carolina. The sustainable local production of organic Cotton of the Carolinas T-shirts is stimulating the economy through local, sustainable projects. Alamance County residents are also joining together to start a co-op grocery store in Burlington, reconnecting farmers with the community and keeping local food in Alamance County. Food and fiber are essential to life, and sustainable, local products are also beneficial to the environment.
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