<![CDATA[The Olympian - Opinion RSS]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/se/the-olympian-opinion-rss-1.307325 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:11:05 -0500 en <![CDATA[Column: It’s your money so come and participate]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-it-s-your-money-so-come-and-participate-1.1256865

By: Stephanie Wilson



I am a Student Organizer working for Olympic College planning campus events for students. So far I have spent about six months working on events that the student body as a whole can enjoy. Although student participation is on the low side, I have experien...

]]> 1.1256865 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:51:10 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: Government taking more money out of our pockets]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-government-taking-more-money-out-of-our-pockets-1.1254804

By: John Rodriguez


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]]> 1.1254804 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:46:13 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: Ways to spice things up without going broke]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-ways-to-spice-things-up-without-going-broke-1.1254381

By: Ashley Gunderson


As I’m sure you all well know, the economy is not at its best at the moment. And that makes taking your love out a little difficult. Stretching your dollar typically leads you to McDonald’s, and, lets face it, that’s not exactly going to...

]]> 1.1254381 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:22:06 -0500 <![CDATA[Knowledge from Nothnagle: Food]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/knowledge-from-nothnagle-food-1.1254370

By: Josh Nothnagle


Culinary Arts students make ‘noticeable’ improvement by the end of the quarter

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]]> 1.1254370 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:15:27 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: To hit, or not to hit]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-to-hit-or-not-to-hit-1.1167647

By: Brian Foley

Mastering the game of Blackjack

For a number of reasons, I never walk into a casino thinking I’m going to win at any of the table games or slot machines I sit down to play at. One reason may be the fact that today just wasn’t my day, so why would karma suddenly flip its rece...

]]> 1.1167647 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:23:45 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: Creative ways to save money and stay healthy ]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-creative-ways-to-save-money-and-stay-healthy-1.1167635

By: Elizabeth Benson


Columnist Elizabeth Benson gives women some helpful hints on how to save money in a creative way. ...

]]> 1.1167635 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:16:53 -0500 <![CDATA[Knowledge from Nothnagle: Craps]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/knowledge-from-nothnagle-craps-1.1167621

By: Josh Nothnagle

Casinos can be confusing - pay attention and conquer the craps table

Managing Editor of The Olympian Josh Nothnagle gives tips on some games at the casino, primarily craps....

]]> 1.1167621 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:06:33 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: Students should listen closely to Obama’s words]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-students-should-listen-closely-to-obama-s-words-1.1119448

By: Ethan Warner


Every year, for the past 220 years, the president of the United States has addressed members of Congress, as our Constitution mandates, to give information about the state of your union. For most Olympic College students, this just means hearing about the...

]]> 1.1119448 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:52:07 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: ‘You may want to steer clear’ of these guys]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-you-may-want-to-steer-clear-of-these-guys-1.1119275

By: Cassie Graves


When out on the dating scene you meet just about every type of guy imaginable… Here are eight signs that will tell you whether you should steer clear of him or not. 1. The Clinger – If you are hanging out for the first time and he is all over...

]]> 1.1119275 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:03:01 -0500 <![CDATA[Knowledge from Nothnagle: Women]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/knowledge-from-nothnagle-women-1.1119237

By: Josh Nothnagle

Self-declared Renaissance man talks about approaching women

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]]> 1.1119237 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:57:51 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: We are as bad as they say we are]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-we-are-as-bad-as-they-say-we-are-1.946398

By: Matt Fields


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]]> 1.946398 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:10:18 -0500 <![CDATA[Letter: 'Forcing' may not be the right word]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/letter-forcing-may-not-be-the-right-word-1.932046

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I would like to respond to Jon Miller’s comments on the content of his geography course and his thoughts on global climate change and recycling as voiced in the editorial “Don’t force your liberal ideals on us”. Although I have a l...

]]> 1.932046 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:39:30 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: An embarrassment to the college]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-an-embarrassment-to-the-college-1.932041

By: Alex Vincent


Rude just doesn’t do it justice. The Bremer Student Center is the hub of campus events. Students eat there, do homework and hang out in between classes. The building is also where events are held such as concerts, the recent Halloween Town and also ...

]]> 1.932041 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:36:08 -0500 <![CDATA[Column: Free speech or not, there is no middle ground]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-free-speech-or-not-there-is-no-middle-ground-1.857077

By: By Alex Vincent


We at Olympic College are fortunate to be in an environment where speech truly is free. Things are open for discussion, and discuss we shall. The important thing to remember though, is that a discussion is only effective when you know what you are talking...

]]> 1.857077 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:05:24 -0500 <![CDATA[Don’t force your liberal ideals on us]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/don-t-force-your-liberal-ideals-on-us-1.857071

By: By Jon Miller


While taking a math test in my statistics class, a prerequisite for my degree, I came across a question that baffled my economically-conservative mind. I won’t bore you with the details of the question, but the answer seemed to suggest that a signif...

]]> 1.857071 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:03:39 -0500 <![CDATA[Letter to the editor: Signs can be dangerous]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-signs-can-be-dangerous-1.793299

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Dear Editors, I am a student here at Olympic College, writing to voice my concerns about the anti-choice project photos that are placed on campus. They are inappropriate for a child and veteran friendly campus. This anti-choice group sets up a disgusting ...

]]> 1.793299 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:27:47 -0400 <![CDATA[Letter to the editor: Signs are too graphic]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-signs-are-too-graphic-1.793297

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Dear Olympian, What is freedom of speech? The constitution states, “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” But what if people step over their bou...

]]> 1.793297 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:27:17 -0400 <![CDATA[Column: Voice your opinion when and where it matters]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-voice-your-opinion-when-and-where-it-matters-1.793295

By: By Alex Vincent


Recently I had the opportunity to attend the accreditors’ meeting with Olympic College students during their visit, and I was surprised by the turnout. Considering the fact that the event was barely publicized, I commend the 30 or so students who at...

]]> 1.793295 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:25:50 -0400 <![CDATA[Column: Free speech and its fragility]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/column-free-speech-and-its-fragility-1.793294

By: By Matt Fields


Protesters sporting gruesome signs have been appearing regularly at Olympic College. A quick consensus of opinion revealed that a great portion of students feel the graphic images should be removed from campus. Have you stopped to consider the greater con...

]]> 1.793294 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:24:09 -0400 <![CDATA[Your time is not more important than ours]]> http://www.ocolympian.com/opinion/your-time-is-not-more-important-than-ours-1.627016

By: By Alex Vincent


Parking at Olympic College is a bit of a nightmare, especially in the mornings. This we know. Why people continue to park like idiots is absolutely beyond me. On multiple mornings I have observed a gentleman parking in the section of parallel spots out pa...

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