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Political Corner: What is going on in Nebraska?

On Sept. 10, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU). The shooting came two weeks after the school shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and just hours after another shooting in Evergreen, Colorado.  Following the incident at UVU, a member affiliated with the Los Manitas Community Advocates in North […]

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Political Corner: What’s going on in Washington, D.C.

The Owl is dedicated to delivering political news coverage in a factual and non-partisan manner. The information provided in this section is derived from official government documents, government websites, and press releases, as well as from trusted national news sources. Should any misinformation or errors arise, we encourage readers to contact The Owl so that

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What is an op/ed?

An op/ed, short for “opposite the editorial page,” is a form of writing that emphasizes the author’s personal opinions, perspectives and arguments. Unlike other sections of a publication, op/eds reflect the individual views of the writer rather than the stance of the publication itself, thereby allowing for greater freedom of expression. For example, a writer

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What is FERPA?

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grants students rights regarding access to their education records. In simple terms, FERPA gives students more control over their educational records and protects certain student information from being disclosed without written consent. Once a student enters a postsecondary institution, or anything above the high school level, the

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