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The Rise of the Far-Right in Germany

Bruce Case Staff Writer Germany has comfortably remained majority left-wing for many years. Because of their history, they have shied away from far-right conservatism/nationalism. With the re-election of Angela Merkel as chancellor for her fourth term, we have seen that trend has begun to change due to right-wing groups vehemently opposing her policies. The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is quickly gaining traction … Continue reading The Rise of the Far-Right in Germany

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Is Data The Next Form of Currency?

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer In an age of increasingly targeted advertising, a cafe takes a step to further in the path of data mining. Shiru cafe has now opened its first United States location, adding to the over twenty stores it has in Japan and India. Shiru cafe in Providence Rhode Island, near Brown University, isn’t what you’d expect of a standard college town coffee … Continue reading Is Data The Next Form of Currency?

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Do Companies Need at Least One Woman on their Board?

Rejani King Staff Writer Recently, California made the decision to consider having more women on the Board of Directors. According to USA Today, California would be the first in the nation to make it mandatory to have women in boardrooms. The bill (SB-826) will require companies that are based in California to have at least one woman on their Board of Directors by the end … Continue reading Do Companies Need at Least One Woman on their Board?

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The Importance of Veterans’ Mental Health

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Justin Miller was a Marine Corps veteran. After coming back from a deployment in Iraq, something about him was different. Family members noticed he was not the same Justin that they knew and loved. While he was deployed overseas, he had began to encounter night terrors. Upon returning home, he suffered from angry and impulsive behavior. Miller had been struggling with … Continue reading The Importance of Veterans’ Mental Health

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It’s Okay to be Uncomfortable: Why We Should Not Ban Books

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor September 23-29 is annually recognized as “Banned Books Week.” It is a celebration that takes place all around the U.S., protesting the censorship of information in public libraries and schools. Since 1982, roughly 11,300 books have been challenged, according to the American Library Association. There are a lot of reasons why a book can be banned. One of the biggest … Continue reading It’s Okay to be Uncomfortable: Why We Should Not Ban Books

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Citizenship In Question

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer It’s no secret that Trump has a vendetta against immigrants. From the very start of his campaign, he has painted them with the broadest of brushes, condemning them as criminals and rapists- even as dreaded “Bad Hombres.” Now, a proposal being developed by his administration takes a swing at not only the undocumented immigrants, but a significant portion of the documented … Continue reading Citizenship In Question

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I believe Dr. Ford

Bruce Case Staff Writer With the advent of the #MeToo movement, more and more women are feeling empowered to come forward with sexual assault and rape allegations. The movement actually started in 2006 by activist Tarana Burke. However, it really took traction last year when actress Alyssa Milano used it in a tweet urging women to come forward with their stories, propelling the hashtag  #metoo. … Continue reading I believe Dr. Ford

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J.K. Rowling is lazy, not inclusive

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is back at it again. On her latest take to Twitter, she informed us of a secret she’s been sitting on for “around twenty years.” Lord Voldemort’s snake Nagini is actually a woman cursed to the confines of a serpent. In the upcoming sequel to “Fantastic Beasts,” she is going to be … Continue reading J.K. Rowling is lazy, not inclusive

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Following Backlash From the Public, Online Retailer Pulls Sexy ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Costume

Rejani King Staff Writer Lingerie retailer Yandy showcased a Halloween costume of a mistress with a “sexy” twist, directly referencing the hit Hulu series, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ based on Margaret Atwood’s best-selling novel. The costume was immediately met with backlash and criticism from the public because of what it represented. On Yandy’s website, there is a photo of the model wearing the costume, which consists … Continue reading Following Backlash From the Public, Online Retailer Pulls Sexy ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Costume

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