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Politicians' social media presence distracts from their policies
With the rise of social media, politicians have frequently taken advantage of sites that are used around the world, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms. These platforms are heavily influential,...
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The consequences of using THC wax pens are still unknown
I want to bring a relatively new contender to the realm of weed use into light: the infamous dab pen. Small, discreet and virtually odorless after a few minutes pass, dab or...
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How might food connect different cultures?
Arguably, there is no greater, faster or more favorable way to get to someone’s heart than through their stomach. Food has this incredible quality to reveal so much about the person it’s...
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The anti-vaxxer movement perpetuates a phobia of autism
The recent resurgence of preventable disease outbreaks has been influenced by the growing anti-vaccination movement. One of the most popular reasons behind anti-vaccination, its relationship to autism, is influenced by a societal...
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Why are pregnant people so closely scrutinized?
Earlier this month, the Kensington Palace announced that Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, would be keeping the birth of their first child private. Unlike Prince Harry’s parents...
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College students should be granted more room for error
Wannado City was an amusement park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There were no roller coasters, Tilt-A-Whirls or zeppole. Instead, kids spent the day indoors, trying out different professions. You could be a...
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We must respond to climate change with urgency
This Monday was Earth Day, and in the 49 years we’ve been celebrating the holiday, the basic message of those celebrating has stayed the same: Save the planet. However, with increasing evidence...
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Condemning the predatory tactics of military recruiters
This past weekend, on Easter Sunday no less, I rolled my eyes as I saw that I received a text message from someone who identified herself as a Broome County Army Career...
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Marijuana legalization must benefit those disproportionately hurt by past drug laws
As the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state is starting to seem less like a liberal’s far-reaching wet dream and more imminent as the year progresses, it’s become necessary to...
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As marijuana laws change, so should drug testing policies
As many college students anticipate working as interns this summer, the possibility of being drug tested is very real. For many, drug testing is a normal part of being employed, whether it’s...