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Elimination of History Regents requirements will harm NY students

Although these tests remain a voluntary option, the loss of required status will cause fewer schools to offer these courses and fewer students to enroll. ...


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Republicans unlikely to aid environmental policy

The prospect of a green America is looking obsolete, and this is unacceptable. ...


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'Winner takes all' voting system must be reformed

nstead of just casting a vote for their district’s representative, each voter also indicates their preferred political party. ...


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Neuroscience is re-shaping the way we treat mental illness

Neuroscience professionals can identify “brain misfirings,” which can result in temporary to long-term mental ailments. This information allows us to identify the source of a misfiring and treat the area. ...


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Swift's appointment as global ambassador isn't as bad as you think

As people assimilate into the bustling, industrialized culture, they in turn contribute a bit of themselves to the Big Apple. ...


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Zambian President Guy Scott is more than his race

The media is obsessed with emphasizing one thing in particular: Scott is white. ...


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Advice: Should I make an effort to meet more people?

Actively searching for friends won’t necessarily make you happy. With that being said, you can never have too many friends. ...


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Offensive apparel trend must stop

When did wearing apparel that advertises a school shooting or one of the worst genocides in human history become a fashion statement? It’s actually appalling what these designers come up with and ...


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Economic and social issues are important in fight for LGBT equality

We must pursue an economic alternative that provides full employment and economic stability to all people to combat the harsh effects of familial exclusion or societal oppression. ...


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A reflection on Halloween

Maybe you’re contemplating the death of your social life, sitting inside a house and intermittently handing out candy to 5-year-olds dressed in bed sheets, or your self-esteem, dressed as a couch ...