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Spease: Virginity is more important than society thinks

Holly Spease • March 23, 2017

Last week, Allison Danish wrote an article entitled “Virginity is a social construct” witch argued that society gives virginity too much social weight. Yet, abstaining from having sex until marriage is something to be proud of and there are many reasons why people should wait.

Spease: It is time to end teacher tenure

Holly Spease • March 7, 2017

The consequences of teacher tenure far outweigh the positives. It is time to put students first, and worry about all educators instead of only protecting senior employees.

Spease: The abandonment of gender roles killed healthy relationships

Holly Spease • February 21, 2017

When society abandoned traditional relationships and gender roles for the sexual revolution, they thwarted their last chance at a lasting relationship.

Spease: The Women’s March was a feel-good get-together and nothing more

Holly Spease • February 2, 2017

The Women's March was not meant to bring about real change. It was a means to spread anti-Trump propaganda and further polarize the country along party lines.

Spease: Liberal protesters at Yiannopoulos’ event prove they are anything but tolerant

Holly Spease • January 26, 2017

Protests at Boulder over controversial speaker Milo Yiannopoulos prove that tolerance is not the true goal of the left.

Spease: The military disqualifies too many recruits for injuries

Holly Spease • January 19, 2017

Recruits that have minor injuries but are extremely passionate for the military should be prioritized over someone who is healthy but joining for the wrong reasons.

Spease: Politically correct culture breeds intolerance by discouraging discussion about politics and religion.

Holly Spease • December 7, 2016

If we are never supposed to talk about politics or religion for fear of offending others, how will we ever expand our knowledge and understanding?

Spease: Sorority versus Fraternity recruitment, and why it sucks.

Holly Spease • December 1, 2016

Greek life is amazing, and I am proud to be apart of a sorority. Yet, when it comes to formal recruitment a few changes need to be made.

Spease: Why I appreciate paying for my own college

Holly Spease • November 28, 2016

Paying for college has led me to develop a new appreciation for not only education, but life as well.

Spease: I am proud to be a Christian, even if there is no God

November 14, 2016

One question about faith restored my relationship with the Lord. Even if I live my entire life as a Christian and there is no God, I will not regret my time in church or prayer.

Spease: The presidential election doesn’t matter as much as you think

November 3, 2016

Voter turnout in presidential elections more than triples the turnout in state and local elections. So why don't we care more about the elections that actually impact us the most?

Spease: College is academically and socially easier if you’re a liberal

November 1, 2016

College is academically and socially easier if you're a liberal. I know from experience.

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