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The Significance of February: Celebrating the Hidden History of African Americans

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer If there is one thing to remember about African Americans, it should be their countless contributions to America. This can be reflected through their culture, labor, information and knowledge. Through decades, African Americans have found themselves as originators, creatives and revolutionizers. However, with such a rich history, it is difficult to find any proper teachings of these advancements within the educational system. … Continue reading The Significance of February: Celebrating the Hidden History of African Americans

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A Living Nightmare: Bad Roommate Situations

Kayla BullockStaff Writer Everyone always talks about the “college experience.” This usually entails partying every weekend, meeting new people and creating unforgettable memories. Seriously, what could go wrong when you’re attending the school of your dreams and hanging out with your friends every day of the week? Well, when you’re living with a quite difficult roommate, the college experience goes down the drain. While it … Continue reading A Living Nightmare: Bad Roommate Situations

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The Plot Thickens: Coronavirus Update

R.A BrockStaff Writer/Copy Editor There have been many updated on the Coronavirus and drastic changes have been made. To say the least, I’m very surprised. It’s not often that we as a society get the chance to observe a viral epidemic of this proportion, the last major ones being the 2009 H1N1 nd 2016 Ebola outbreaks. The latest count from my last report has jumped … Continue reading The Plot Thickens: Coronavirus Update

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What More Do You Need from Me?: The Horrors of the Job Market for College Students

Ma’Kayla HunterStaff Writer According to a study conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, nearly half of newly graduates are underemployed. To clarify, this means that individuals who have dedicated nearly four years to gain an education have to settle for positions that don’t hold the requirement of having a bachelor’s degree. As a college student, this is very unsettling because of the … Continue reading What More Do You Need from Me?: The Horrors of the Job Market for College Students

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How Safe Are MLMs?

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor It starts with a Facebook message from an old friend you haven’t talked to since high school. After the pleasantries are exchanged, she brings up a recent business opportunity she’s gotten involved with. She claims it changed her life and can change yours too! Stay-at-home moms can make money from the comfort of their own home selling products like essential oils, … Continue reading How Safe Are MLMs?

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Shakespeare Would Have Loved the Word “Finna”

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Every year, new words are adopted officially into our language by the authority of Merriam-Webster and the Oxford English Dictionary. This, of course, is the result of ever-growing technology and understanding. It reflects that we are a world that is constantly evolving and growing, never remaining stagnant or being content with current knowledge. There is always more to learn and think … Continue reading Shakespeare Would Have Loved the Word “Finna”

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A World Isolated: How Can We Find Common Ground?

R.A Brock Copy Editor/Staff Writer As we approach Thanksgiving, a few things come to mind: food, family, pilgrims, the end of the semester approaching. Thanksgiving reminds me of togetherness.  Thanksgiving means breaking bread with those who are different than us. I didn’t realize how disconnected I was from others’ personal issues. I have more in common with others than I would think. This is a … Continue reading A World Isolated: How Can We Find Common Ground?

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There is No Test for Virginity

Sarah Grace GooldenStaff Writer Rapper Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., better known as T.I., became a hot topic for the first time since 2008 when he revealed he takes his daughter to the gynecologist yearly to ensure her hymen is still intact. On the podcast Ladies Like Us with Nazanin and Nadia, the 39-year-old husband and father of six, revealed after every birthday he takes his … Continue reading There is No Test for Virginity

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Seasonal Depression: Everyone is Having a Hard Time

R.A BrockCopy Editor/Staff Writer It is approaching the time of year as a college student where things tend to be the most stressful. Finals season is upon us and our fellow peers are working their hardest to get the grade. Let’s be honest, it’s hard to be a college student. It comes easy to many but for those with mental health issues, it can be … Continue reading Seasonal Depression: Everyone is Having a Hard Time

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The Complexities of Movie Remake Culture

Sarah Grace GooldenOpinions Editor Yes, it is exciting to see childhood favorites reimagined in a realistic and whimsical way that Walt Disney couldn’t even fathom. Technology and advancements in movemaking allow directors and actors new twists on movies we all know and love. The risk, though, is just that: these are movies that we all know and love and it is hard to overpower nostalgia.  … Continue reading The Complexities of Movie Remake Culture

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