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While planning this year's Halloween costume, don't forget to be yourself

Well, folks, the season is upon us. You’ve probably been bombarded with advertisements for pumpkin-spiced lattes, candles, toilet paper and the like. You may have also received offers to go apple picking,...


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Having a hickey on your neck is nothing to feel embarrassed about

“What’s on your neck?” asked my suitemate on Saturday afternoon as I stumbled into my common room, displaying the fresh mark engraved in my skin. “Do you want me to cover that...


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Free trade leads to social decay

On Monday, October 5, a final draft of the Trans­Pacific Partnership was agreed upon. The pending trade agreement would further liberalize tariffs and regulations which currently serve as barriers to trade between...


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Don't be afraid to come out to yourself

The moment I realized something had to give was the moment I threw up during the 2014 Golden Globes. I was 20 years old. I told my mom it was the pizza....


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When it comes to worldwide religious tolerance, DMT could be the answer

Despite its role in bringing forth peace, purpose, prosperity and confluence within societies and the individual, religion is simultaneously noted as one of the world’s most persistent dividing and conflicting forces. Now,...


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Putin's decision to take part in Syrian conflict is misguided

This past week, Russia announced that it would begin bombing Islamic State positions in Syria, bolstering an existing bombing campaign by the United States and its coalition allies that had been targeting...


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Gov. Cuomo must fulfill his promise

Over the summer, state Sen. Tom Libous was indicted on charges of lying to the FBI and was forced to resign his seat in the state senate after rising in the ranks...


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Don't be ashamed to enjoy self-loving

Recently, I was in my car listening to a new pop song, “Love Myself” by Hailee Steinfeld. The song is not, as it first seems, a song about self-acceptance in a psychological...


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Don't dick around, take great nudes

Are you tired of the same old dick pics? Are you terrified to open your phone because you know that boy with the huge penis sent you a full-frontal, and his penis...


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Bingeing isn't always the best way to watch a television program

I glance quickly at the clock that reads 6 a.m. I use the bathroom, stretch my legs and am mortified looking at the hollowed-out eyes I’ve managed to develop in three hours....