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Pope Francis is Too Little Too Late

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer On August 14, Pennsylvania’s Grand Jury released its statewide investigative report into sex abuse allegations by the Roman Catholic Church. Detailed in the 457-page document are over the confessions of 1,000 confirmed sexual abuse victims by more than 300 priests. While it has been widely known for decades that there is systemic abuse by Catholic church officials, this has been one … Continue reading Pope Francis is Too Little Too Late

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Is Volunteer Tourism More Harm Than Good?

Rejani King Staff Writer Volunteer tourism is a popular form of tourism where people participate in “charity work,” usually in developing countries. However, there are many issues with this form of volunteer work that essentially does more harm than good. Although these trips are planned in hopes of helping the people in the developing countries, it mostly just benefits those that are visiting. On these … Continue reading Is Volunteer Tourism More Harm Than Good?

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Elon Musk and Mental Health

Bruce Case Staff Writer Elon Musk recently shared with the New York Times that he has been enduring 120 hour work weeks, adding “There were times when I didn’t leave the factory for three or four days — days when I didn’t go outside- this has really come at the expense of seeing my kids. And seeing friends.” 40 hours a week is considered full … Continue reading Elon Musk and Mental Health

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The Politicization of Murder

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor Last month, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts disappeared during an evening jog in her small town of Brooklyn, Iowa. After an extensive search, officials discovered a body believed to be hers buried under corn stalks. Her suspected killer is 25-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. Rivera allegedly attacked Tibbetts after she denied his advances. He is the one that … Continue reading The Politicization of Murder

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America Needs Generic EpiPens

Rejani King Staff Writer Recently the Food and Drug Administration approved a generic version of the EpiPen and the EpiPen Jr, which could be a lifesaving move for severe allergy sufferers across America. An EpiPen is a device used to inject measured doses of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis. EpiPens are typically used by adults and younger patients with life-threatening allergies. Generic versions of medicines are … Continue reading America Needs Generic EpiPens

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Trump Attempts to Silence Critics With The Revocation of Security Clearance

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer Trump has always had a troubled relationship with our right to freedom of expression. Now, he has actively and publicly made attempts to silence his critics. His most recent attempt is the abrupt revocation of security clearances from both current and former U.S. officials. Many of those who had their clearance taken were involved in the Mueller case or had been … Continue reading Trump Attempts to Silence Critics With The Revocation of Security Clearance

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What is Behind the Tariffs on Turkey?

Bruce Case Staff Writer A small loan of a million dollars won’t save Turkey from its current economic crisis. “Our relations with Turkey are not good at this time,” President Trump said on Aug. 10, when he made the decision to double the tariffs he had previously imposed upon Turkey. As a result of this and a slew of other issues, the Turkish lira is … Continue reading What is Behind the Tariffs on Turkey?

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The Right to Write

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 15, the Boston Globe posted an editorial piece asking other news outlets to address a recent statement made by President Trump regarding journalists. They were referring to a tweet where Trump claimed “fake news media,” specifically the New York Times, CNN and ABC to name a few, are the “enemy of the American people.” More than 350 newspapers … Continue reading The Right to Write

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Satanic Monuments are Freedom of Speech, Arkansas

Ron de Varona Staff Writer Freedom of speech is a funny thing. People only really like the policy if it lines up with their own beliefs.. A very good example of this is when statues are erected, since statues are permanent shrines to an idea or person. What is the right course of action when a religious piece is submitted for review to be put … Continue reading Satanic Monuments are Freedom of Speech, Arkansas

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Beyoncé’s Historic September 2018 American Vogue Cover and Its Importance to Black Culture

Rejani King Staff Writer Beyoncé has recently released her September 2018 American Vogue cover. Upon seeing the cover for the first time, I was not only stunned but in awe. As I read her essay for the feature, I couldn’t help but think of Black women and young artists of color around the world. In this feature, she’s being authentic, real and raw with not … Continue reading Beyoncé’s Historic September 2018 American Vogue Cover and Its Importance to Black Culture

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