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What's next after SOPA?

On Congress’ Internet protection act

SOPA may be shelved, but the U.S. Congress doesn't seem keen on giving up the fight to censor the Internet. Nor should we give up the fight to protect free speech. The idea of censoring the Internet is one that frightens us, particularly bills like SOPA that take it to an obscene level. We're not opposed to fighting piracy; piracy is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.

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Student Success Task Force threatens community colleges

Not everyone has their life laid out before them, which is what's so great about community colleges: They're a haven for those who need time, services, and most importantly opportunity.

Put the give in Thanksgiving

Give back to the community this season

November is a month of gratitude. With holidays like Veterans' Day and Thanksgiving, it's hard not to think of all the good things we have in our lives, take a step back, and truly appreciate how blessed our lives are.

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Be cool: Stay in school

Earning a degree has many benefits

To many American youth, education may seem more like an imposition than a right. 

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Occupy the right way

Too many protesters are too inconsiderate

Sometimes democracy can be messy. In the past month, this truth has never been clearer. The Occupy Wall Street protests and their subsequent national and international spin-offs have brought this into the public sphere.

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The DREAM Act

What do you think makes an American? Does being an American have to do
with knowing the Pledge of Allegiance? Does being American mean that you know all
50 states? What defining characteristic does a person have to attain to be considered a
democracy-loving, capitalistic, warm-blooded American?

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Skyline's new payment policy

Tuition fee must be paid at registration

Starting next semester, Skyline will be changing the way its students pay for classes. Beginning Jan. 4, 2012, if you don't have all of your previous balances paid off, the school will automatically drop you from your classes. Also, when registering for classes, you will be required to pay all of your fees at the time of registration or sign up for a new payment plan. Otherwise, you'll be dropped from any classes you are enrolled in.