After several years of employment at the friendly campus computer lab I’ve begun to notice a couple trends that are incredibly troublesome. First off, I’m beginning to realize the concerning habit of fellow students being either blatantly rude or simply illiterate in their emails to the help desk.
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There is a deep element of suspicion and disrespect towards student workers by the Sodexo corporation, which means a once-friendly work environment has become utterly unpleasant. Student workers fear being fired for making suggestions for change. Sodexo employees have asked student workers repeatedly “are you with us or against us?” This corporation has made it clear that any student worker can be easily replaced by a full time employee for simply speaking their mind.
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After the three recent, seemingly random sexual assaults in Ashland, one taking place in broad daylight, a creeping fear has begun to spread among the city’s inhabitants, especially women. Don’t walk alone. Don’t be careless. They’re still out there, waiting.
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It’s about this time of year when many younger students are getting out of the dorms, or at least settling into off-campus housing. Making the move from the dorms to real world housing is a rite of passage into adulthood for most students. Unfortunately, it is easy to get lost in the scramble and excitement of renting your own place, and even easier to find yourself in less than ideal living conditions.
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