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Opinion: Employers should stop testing for marijuana

Opinions do not necessarily represent CUIndependent.com or any of its sponsors. As the class of 2018 inches closer to graduation, the pressure to get a job is higher than ever. Many jobs, however, include a urine or hair drug test in the recruiting process. Companies have every right to test for hard drugs — cocaine,…

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Opinion: ‘Get Out’ should win every Oscars’ nomination

Get Out exemplifies a quality movie with a social justice topic, which should be considered in Academy evaluations. By Vasundhara Tyagi

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Opinion: Eminem needs to chill out

Eminem’s lyrics are misogynistic and antagonistic. It’s time to let him fade out of cultural relevance. By Vasundhara Tyagi

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Opinion: Hugh Hefner was a feminist icon and civil rights activist

Despite charges of misogyny and exploitation, Hefner’s civil and women’s rights activism best characterize his legacy. By Vasundhara Tyagi

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Opinion: Generation Xers versus millennials on post-grad life

Generation Xers and millennials have had two very different post-graduate experiences. By Vasundhara Tyagi

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Opinion: Being Indian-American in places without diversity

A positive and uplifting side of Indian heritage is rarely expressed in American culture. Instead, we get stereotypes. By Vasundhara Tyagi

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