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Politicians Owe You Representation, Not Humor 

Jack Hochanadel  During late February of this year, New Jersey lawmakers wrote a bill to lessen the impact of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and expand people’s rights to take ICE officials to court over “unconstitutional conduct.” What caught people’s eye about it wasn’t the effect of the bill itself, but rather the name. The bill, named the “Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered Act,” reveals the very … Continue reading Politicians Owe You Representation, Not Humor 

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The saga of DoorDash Grandma  

Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer   Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments and trends that have defined our social and academic lives. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight.  On April 13, 2026, President Donald Trump accepted a DoorDash … Continue reading The saga of DoorDash Grandma  

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It’s Ok to be a Kid: Why We Shouldn’t Rush to Grow Up 

Imani Tailly, Senior Staff Writer  As college students, university is often said to be the first step into the adult world. Moving away from home and living on campus, working, doing sports, joining clubs, taking classes, and more, you’re discovering yourself and learning who you really are. A lot of people feel pressured to grow up in college. People will tell you to focus, take care of business, and … Continue reading It’s Ok to be a Kid: Why We Shouldn’t Rush to Grow Up 

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Coffee Culture Has Gone Too Far 

Sydney Lohr, Associate Editor  I’ll be the first to admit that I am a victim of the belief that I need to spend at least $8 on an iced latte. Not because I’m incapable of making coffee myself, but somehow it just tastes better when someone else makes it. Recently, I went to a local coffee shop and bought my usual—a small iced vanilla latte with an extra shot, half … Continue reading Coffee Culture Has Gone Too Far 

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I Should Be Excited for Summer; Instead, I Need a Nap 

Christie Cary  Ah, summer.   The natural break from everything when you’re in school. From kindergarten through college, we’re told that we just have to make it until that magical date on the calendar. You know the one: it stares at us like a neon sign, blinking unwaveringly in our hopeful faces, as we count down the months, weeks, and then days until we can relax and melt as one into our respective couches or computer chairs. Even as I sit here in … Continue reading I Should Be Excited for Summer; Instead, I Need a Nap 

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“Dearest Gentle Readers”: Lady Whistledown is Not Replaceable, Right? 

Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor  Please note that the following article contains spoilers from Bridgerton Season 4.  Dearest Gentle Readers:  There is a difference between a name and a voice—and the showrunners for Netflix’s Bridgerton seem to have forgotten that.  I, like many viewers, have fallen in love with Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Series and the Netflix adaptation that brings her characters to life. While the series is known for its romance and drama, what truly sets it apart is Lady Whistledown. … Continue reading “Dearest Gentle Readers”: Lady Whistledown is Not Replaceable, Right? 

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The Case for More Third Spaces 

Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor  We’ve all been told that social experiences are an essential part of college life. Orientation leaders say it, campus brochures promise it, and professors will remind us that learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom. This is true, but it’s something that continues long after college. Once the tassels of our graduation caps turn, work and life continue their ongoing tug-of-war.  The problem for many college students … Continue reading The Case for More Third Spaces 

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This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting 

Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor  At the halfway point of the semester, we can all see the small, but present, light at the end of the so-called academic year. I consider myself to be a ProfessionalStudent™. All things considered I’m in the 20th grade and still counting on a few more years before I hang my student hat up and replace it with the prestigious (and a little silly) tam of doctoral glory. My point is, … Continue reading This is Fine: A Grad Student’s Guide to Academic Firefighting 

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From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970 

Nelda French (‘72), former staff writer, with Virginia Weaver, senior staff writer  Microwaved Beef is, usually, a column by Virginia Weaver that reexamines forgotten incidents in our fast-paced culture wars. However, for this edition, we’ve chosen to republish a classic piece from the archives. Nelda French (‘72) published a column for The Carolinian from 1970 to 1972. Enjoy this edition of French’s column, Taming of the Shrew, from October 27, 1970.  After … Continue reading From the Archives: Nelda French on Elections and Ideology, 1970 

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Undoing Inclusion: How Recent Policy Changes Affect AANHPI Communities 

Jenay Moncrieffe  The White House and, specifically, Donald Trump’s policy changes have been loud in the media in the past 12 months.  Due to the changes within Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which have decreased support for minorities based on race, ethnicity, gender, and disability, it has caused a concern for Americans. Universities have shut down entire majors based on DEI, which has eliminated staff and rerouted entire degree programs, and in … Continue reading Undoing Inclusion: How Recent Policy Changes Affect AANHPI Communities 

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