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“13 Reasons Why” Depiction of Mental Illness: Hurtful or Helpful?

  Michelle Everette Staff Writer  Season two of the Netflix original series, “13 Reasons Why”, has proven to be even more engaged with difficult issues than the first season, if that’s even possible. The show, which is loosely adapted from a book of the same name by Jay Asher, centers around the suicide of sixteen-year-old Hannah Baker, focusing primarily on illuminating the events that lead … Continue reading “13 Reasons Why” Depiction of Mental Illness: Hurtful or Helpful?

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Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea

Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer At first, I didn’t want to write this article because I felt it wasn’t necessary. I thought “I shouldn’t have to explain why that’s a horrible idea. What could there be to say about a half-baked idea to make Starship Troopers a reality?” Well, unexpectedly, Trump is actually trying to make the unrealistic into a reality. And, since he has decided … Continue reading Three Obvious Reasons Trump’s Space Force is a Bad Idea

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The Moral Divide of XXXTentacion’s Murder

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer  Early last week, news broke out of the shooting death of Jahseh Onfroy, professionally known as XXXTentacion. He was recently murdered outside of a motorsports dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Outpours of condolences were sent from across social media platforms. To someone who was not familiar with him, they would just think of this as a tragic and senseless crime. Those … Continue reading The Moral Divide of XXXTentacion’s Murder

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Monica Lewinsky Deserves a Better Apology

Sarah Goolden Opinions Editor In wake of the #MeToo movement, men and women alike have come together to support survivors of sexual abuse and work together to ensure that those who perpetrate violence against women are held responsible. What Tarana Burke started in 2006 to support particularly poor and minority victims became a viral hashtag, garnering the attention of celebrities such as Ashley Graham and … Continue reading Monica Lewinsky Deserves a Better Apology

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The Politics of Fashion: Do U Really Care?

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief This past week, Melania Trump took the media by storm once again. This time, the outrage of a nation was directed towards a jacket which she wore to visit the detention centers in Texas. The jacket boldly claimed, “I Really Don’t Care, Do U?” The real message behind the jacket has not been revealed by Melania, however, it seems likely that those … Continue reading The Politics of Fashion: Do U Really Care?

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Kat Von D Has Always Been Problematic

Sarah Grace Goolden Opinions Editor  Kat Von D broke the internet this week with an Instagram post revolving around her future child. The tattoo artist, who starred in the reality show L.A Ink and owns a popular makeup line, has been an advocate for veganism and a cruelty-free lifestyle. It was not surprising when she announced that she was going to raise her child to … Continue reading Kat Von D Has Always Been Problematic

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How to Lose Your Job in 30 Seconds: Roseanne Barr

Bruce Case Staff Writer The  revival of the 90’s hit sitcom “Roseanne” came to an abrupt halt last week. The reboot of “Roseanne,” in which she played an avid Trump supporter, was a major win for conservatives all over the country who felt represented on the show. Over 25 million tuned in for the first episode in March. She was even congratulated by President Trump … Continue reading How to Lose Your Job in 30 Seconds: Roseanne Barr

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The Luxe Life of Lifestyle Influencers

Courtney Cordoza Staff Writer Her Instagram account is perfectly crafted with aesthetic filters. Her photos showcase her lavish apparel and accessories. Every other picture has the location tagged from many exotic vacations. This gorgeous jetsetter is a lifestyle influencer.  Many millennials look to her as ‘#goals.’ It was the summer of 2015 and I would soon begin college. I scrolled through Google researching everything I … Continue reading The Luxe Life of Lifestyle Influencers

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They Have Been Angry: Thoughts on Advocacy Day

Michelle Everette Staff Writer  I was at a Barnes & Noble in late May, working on my portfolio for graduate school when a friend of mine sent me an unexpected text: “Okay, so how do you feel about the teacher walkouts spreading to North Carolina?” Not knowing that the walkouts had spread to North Carolina, I, of course, immediately googled it. I wanted to know … Continue reading They Have Been Angry: Thoughts on Advocacy Day

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Why No One is Stopping the Gaza Border Shootings

Quashon Avent Staff Writer  Recently,  the conflict between Israel and Palestine has heated up again. Protests at the Gaza border began March 30 in objection to Israeli occupation, specifically the military blockade against the Gaza strip and the U.S. Embassy’s move to Tel Aviv. 121 people have been killed and 3,700 wounded, including a paramedic and two journalists. The international outrage for Israel’s government has … Continue reading Why No One is Stopping the Gaza Border Shootings

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