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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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New EU House Bill Could Be a War on Memes

Ron de Varona Staff Writer  I am tired of waking up and checking the news and thinking we live in an article written by “The Onion”. It’s already impossible to believe who our president is. Now on top of all of the net neutrality hullabaloo, the European Nation is trying to control the internet. With this proposed legislation, the EU is trying to tighten the … Continue reading New EU House Bill Could Be a War on Memes

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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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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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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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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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Do Police Have a Spot at Pride?

Ethan Beaulieu Staff Writer June has finally arrived, and for many, it represents the celebration of everything LGBTQ+. Rainbow flags will be worn proudly, and parades will be thrown in celebration. Then, amongst the celebration, attention will still be drawn to the injustices still existing within the community. While some will celebrate victories already achieved, others are looking to the parades as a form of … Continue reading Do Police Have a Spot at Pride?

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Yes I’m Still Complaining About the Kaplan Center

  Patrick O’Connell Staff Writer My faith in humanity continues to be tested. This week, the thing that sends me to the bottle is the dark realization of how little academia matters to college applicants. I remember back when I was applying and touring potential schools and how tours would typically go. It would always be a summer camp-esque sales pitch focusing on all the … Continue reading Yes I’m Still Complaining About the Kaplan Center

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