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The MCU should have ended in 2019
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a juggernaut in the film industry. Starting in 2008 with the original “Iron Man,” Marvel has maintained a vicelike grip on pop culture and the movie...
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Teachers should facilitate active learning
“Well I got through it, so they should too.” “They’re just not smart enough.” “They just need to try harder.” Introducing … the generational type of thinking that hinders progress for the...
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Figuring out how to properly use different types of responses is crucial to conversation
Conversation and communication are the foundation of any kind of relationship — platonic or romantic. Sometimes we think conversations are going well when they aren’t, making it difficult to assess and change...
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Microaggressions against Black Francophones indicative of linguistic and ethnic bias
While growing up in the United States, I realized that many Americans had, at best, a surface-level understanding of many ethnic groups, such as those of the Creole diaspora. Many people attempt...
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Mikel Arteta has elevated the Arsenal Football Club this season
It is currently an incredible time to support the Arsenal Football Club. The team from N5 is five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and has...
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'Stay at Home Girlfriend' TikTok trend is problematic
I spend a great deal of time on TikTok. I am up to date on all the trends, know all the sounds and have post notifications turned on for my favorite stars....
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Medical tourism is indicative of U.S. health care inadequacy
On Friday, March 3, four American citizens took an unexpectedly common journey to Mexico, one of them hoping to obtain a medical procedure across the border. Soon after driving through the Mexican...
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Packed schedules maximize productivity
I am one of those people who plans their life down to the minute and is still usually 15 minutes behind. While in my case, this often results in five late class...
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Wall Street Journal article insensitive to Asian hate
There was massive backlash against the Wall Street Journal’s article, “Are There ‘Too Many Asians’?” The article, which talked about previous Western attitudes toward population control in China and China’s current population...
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Social media fuels misperceptions of negativity
Social media’s misleading depiction of negativity creates a false reality that undermines our perception of the world. As social media has become a platform for self-expression and communication, it has merged with...