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New York trains, subways under scrutiny after recent deaths along tracks

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer The safety of the New York subway systems has been under a lot of scrutiny lately for recent track deaths. But helpless officials are struggling to find a solution while the subway violence epidemic is … Continue reading

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Boulder police officers charged in death of beloved elk

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Boulder police officers Sam Carter, 35, and Brent Curnow, 38, now face charges of forgery, tampering with physical evidence, attempting to influence a public official — all felonies — as well as unlawful taking of … Continue reading

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Opinion: Challenge accepted, Wal-Mart, but best of luck with other Boulderites

By Jayden Simelda-Longe It deeply saddens me that a Wal-Mart store will soon be in Boulder. Although not a supercenter, plans for a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in sleepy Diagonal Plaza alongside the stores Petsmart and Ross have been confirmed. One … Continue reading

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New York, New Jersey residents still struggling to get back to normal after Hurricane Sandy

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Two months after the catastrophe of Hurricane Sandy, northeastern states are still recovering. Commuters were greatly affected by Sandy’s damage to subway, train and light rail services. With more than 600 trees littered across train … Continue reading

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Opinion: Radio hosts whose royal prank led to suicide of nurse should face harsh legal consequences

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Nineteen months after their royal wedding, Duchess Catherine and Prince William announced they were having a baby. The news was only discovered, however, after Kate was rushed to the King Edward VII hospital suffering from … Continue reading

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Editorial: Seriously, Boulder? It’s an elk

Here at The Owl, we respect animal rights and in no way support the unlawful actions that the Boulder policeman took in shooting down the elk in the Mapleton area. It was an ignorant, irresponsible and unnecessarily violent thing to … Continue reading

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Opinion: America, fight the sickness that breeds in the minds of our fellow citizens

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief Today, we all grieve for the horrific loss our nation has suffered in Newtown, Connecticut. We will bond together as a country and honor the innocent souls whose lives were violently wrenched from the loving grasps … Continue reading

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Opinion: The superhero movement falls flat

By Benn Myers, commentary editor There’s been a lot of news coverage lately over Phoenix Jones and his gang of real-life, Seattle-based superheroes. For those of you unfamiliar with the man, Phoenix Jones is the leader of a group of … Continue reading

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