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Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
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The balance sheet of the CIA

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Don’t you think its interesting that the CIA is not required to release a balance sheet? They receive $17.5 billion from the federal government annually, and not a single living soul outside of the operation will ever know where that money went or how it was recorded on their financial statements.


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In defense of tired, poor and huddled masses

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The United States was founded by immigrants. The University of Notre Dame was founded by immigrants. Despite the wishes of Trump’s GOP, Americans cannot and should not tell immigrants “sorry, we're full.” We will always stand with Lady Liberty in welcoming all people “yearning to breathe free.”


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Namaste

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As the NARP, non-athletic regular person, of the group who is surrounded by this environment, it is important for me to have an activity of my own to remain motivated by. In my case, that is yoga.


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An ode to a Honda Civic

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The 2003 Honda Civic is the ultimate blend of reliability, efficiency and style. If you’re looking for a car that's fuel-efficient, budget-friendly and full of character look no further than the 2003 Honda Civic! This timeless classic has everything you need in one amazing compact vehicle.


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I miss Fisher Hall

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"As I now turn the page to my next chapter in the slightly better building that is Zahm, I hope to live with a newfound gratitude for all the blessings. They, like Fisher Hall, could be gone before I realize how special they are."


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The power of a personal BOD

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“So once you find these people, hold them close. I once received the advice to build my own ‘personal board of directors,’ a group of people that could serve as a sounding board whenever I needed advice.”







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Immigration: How Trump can win

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The existential problem of immigration to the United States must be solved quickly by a leader with an iron will. Republicans need to say “Sorry, we’re full.” They have to go back.



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The helpless feeling of being human: An exposé

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We come to believe with such immovable certainty that we are indeed this great person so that when circumstances are such that we can no longer believe this untruth, our worldviews are annihilated — how can we ever again be trusted to formulate accurate perceptions of reality?