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D2" the aftermath of the January 7 teams of dedicated people working to there has been a lot of talk about freedom

attacks on Parisian newspaper, Charlie bring you UNBC’s news since 1994, and of the press and freedom of speech. We live

Hebdo, I cannot help but reflect on the we plan on continuing. Over the Edge ina place where it is fairly easy for you

importance of journalism. Over the Edge is is so grateful for the fact that we live to take advantage of that. Thank you, for

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learn about the blood, sweat, and tears that ability to print pretty much whatever we

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This publication has (for years) been the of this by sending us your own content. Reporters without Borders, an

subject of ridicule by UNBC students. organization sanctioned by the UN.

In spite of this, we have had various Following the attacks on Charlie Hebdo,

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