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TikTok controversy highlights need for stronger privacy protection in U.S.
On March 23, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress for the first time regarding potential security concerns over the app. His testimony brought forth a rare flicker of bipartisanship. Chew...
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Labor unions should increase in white-collar sector
During 2022, the share of American citizens who participated in unions dropped to an all-time low of 10.1 percent. This is despite the prevalence of movements seen in the news in recent...
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Resident Evil 4 is an exemplar video game remake
Remakes are a controversial subject in pop culture. Many cry out that a remake of a popular series is a creatively bankrupt and cheap way to prolong the life of a series....
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BU students should be made aware of the resources available to them
A prevalent issue on college campuses is that students don’t know what resources — whether pertaining to mental health, physical health or academics — their university has to offer. With this information,...
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College students should refrain from going home on weekends
When I always thought about going to college, I always thought about how great it would be and how much I would love it. At the beginning of college, I thought I...
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Believing that college should be the 'best years' sets unrealistic expectations
After moving into my dorm this year, I opened one of my drawers to find a note from my mom that ended with “Enjoy your college years, they are the best.” I...
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The government reveals hypocrisy in economic relief for corporations versus citizens
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has had wide-ranging effects. Other banks have suffered residual knock-on effects, and the collapse likely represents the single most pressing challenge the American financial...
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Trend of government deregulation is harmful
There is a degree of irony in the coinciding occurrence of former President Jimmy Carter’s decline in health and the mushroom cloud looming over East Palestine, Ohio. Carter, whose legacy is usually...
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Health care disparities for women must be addressed
Disparities in the health care system of the United States have been a major issue for years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes health disparities as “preventable differences in...
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The Willow Project will exacerbate climate crisis
On Monday, March 13, President Joe Biden’s administration announced it would be signing onto an oil drilling program in Alaska known as the Willow Project. Completed by Texas-based oil company ConocoPhillips, the...