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Cue the music, pick up the mic
Karaoke. We all know it and love it. There are karaoke bars across the country, and it can even be a casual activity enjoyed by friends in dorms and living rooms. What...
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To climb is to be human
“This is some white people shit.” My father’s words linger in my head just as much as my mother’s fear for my safety. This spring break, I flew to Los Angeles to...
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Euphoria doesn't feel the same anymore
“Euphoria” has always had a unique, remarkable feeling. The glitter, the colorful lights, the soundtrack and just the general ambiance set it apart from other shows. “Euphoria” became known for its aesthetic...
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Changes at EPCOT are a mirror into our broken future
If I had to pick one place in the world to call my favorite, it would probably be the EPCOT theme park in Walt Disney World. EPCOT is a testament to the...
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Trump is undermining the Federal Reserve
It’s safe to say that Donald Trump and Jerome Powell have a contentious relationship. Despite appointing Powell as the Federal Reserve Chairman in 2017, President Trump has constantly criticized Powell since he...
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Japan is on path for a historic cultural shift
Because Japan is diplomatically opposed to China, Japan plays a key role in the geopolitics of East Asia. In a past column, I addressed the current issues regarding Japan’s role as a...
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Put down the j and just press play
Many people love movies for the escape they can provide from the monotony of everyday life. After a long day, it’s nice to immerse yourself into any world of your choosing. Whatever...
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The power of language in combating stigma and overcoming the U.S. drug crisis
The United States has a problem on its hands that it can no longer ignore. Since 1999, over one million people in the United States have died due to drug overdoses. Young...
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From campus to country: the failures of drug prohibition
Almost every college student knows the suspense of waiting for a response from the plug. It’s never immediate or certain, either waiting for hours as plans stall around an unreliable supply or...
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Thinking is becoming performative
Walk into any dining hall and you’ll see it — laptops open, podcasts in one ear, news in the other. Someone is reading Kafka for fun. Someone else is on their fourth...