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Trump’s attacks against DEI are unacceptable

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor January 22, 2025
In his first day in office, President Donald Trump has already begun following through on his promise to end the agenda of diversity, equality and inclusion from this country.
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MAGA cannot keep getting away with dog-whistles

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor January 21, 2025
Elon Musk got on stage at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday and waved the closest thing we have seen to a Nazi salute behind the presidential seal, but, as usual, he will get away with it.
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Unrivaled lives up to its name

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist January 21, 2025
Unrivaled is the next big thing in women’s sports, setting a new standard for how professional women athletes should be treated in their respective leagues.
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Live sports have become inaccessible

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist January 16, 2025
A ticket to a live sports game now costs an arm and a leg, leading to one of Americans' favorite pastimes becoming inaccessible for the average person.
TikTok's future looks grim

TikTok’s future looks grim

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist January 13, 2025
With each passing day, the clock ticks closer towards a nationwide ban on popular app TikTok if it is not sold before Jan. 19.
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Pursuing happiness leads to unhappiness

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist January 5, 2025
In a society where we are obsessed with enhancing our lives by achieving happiness, we are making ourselves miserable in the process.
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An endless game

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist December 31, 2024
Being a D1 athlete certainly has its benefits, however, when combined with pressure to perform well academically while managing a sports season, it can become a lot to handle. 
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Been a long time coming

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist December 22, 2024
From March 17, 2023, in Glenview Arizona to Dec. 7, 2024, in Vancouver, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has changed the course of music history.
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Joe Biden’s abuse of power

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist December 11, 2024
Within his last weeks in office as president, Joe Biden has exercised an abuse of power that is unconstitutional and should not be justified.
Universities should protect students despite legal precedent

Universities should protect students despite legal precedent

John O’Shea, Assistant Opinions Editor December 3, 2024
While it may seem obvious that universities have a responsibility to protect their students from harm, there is actually little legal requirement for them to do so.
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South Korea’s 4B movement is too radical for America

Rachel Lopera, Opinions Columnist November 26, 2024
Liberal women are willing to take extreme measures following the 2024 Presidential election, looking to South Korea's 4B movement as an outlet for their frustrations.
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Influencers are invading other industries

Katie Mancini, Opinions Columnist November 26, 2024
In an era dominated by digital content, social media influencers from YouTube and TikTok have increasingly been branching out to other industries, leveraging their fame to secure new opportunities. While this transition attracts new audiences and perspectives, it sparks debate about fairness and merit.
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