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Film noir: notable then and notable now
“Of all the varieties of films Hollywood produced during the flory days of the studio system, noirs hold up best.” — Eddie Muller During my junior year at SUNY New Paltz, I...
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American gun culture must change before its politics
In the wake of yet another tragic and preventable school shooting, people are once again sending their thoughts and prayers to victims and their families. Moral support is crucial and while “thoughts...
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Third-party stances on diplomacy must not be ignored by the mainstream
The race for the White House this November is going to be a familiar struggle between Republicans and Democrats — the traditional two-party system realistically only leaves breathing space for these options....
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Open dialogue between Taiwan and China is the only way forward
Taiwan stands at a crossroads when it comes to defense. Its leadership must determine the strategies the nation will embrace against a potential — if not a likely — invasion from China....
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On the power of prayer
On my eighth birthday, my parents got me a manual on “How to Become a Princess.” It was a thrilling book, riddled with little notes, interactive cut outs and all the instructions...
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Project 2025 threat necessitates prioritizing country over party
In his 2008 concession speech, Sen. John McCain said to his supporters, “Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans.” Putting the country over party is the foundation of the American republic, and...
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History is better suited for the series format than films
I normally write articles to analyze ongoing things in today’s world. However, for this article, I want to give you my opinion, not on how history unfolds right now, but on how...
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NIL deals can be unethical and predatory
In July 2021, the National Collegiate Athletics Association lifted its ban on athletes profiting from their name and image. Name, Image and Likeness deals have brought many opportunities to the table for...
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What it means to be children of men
When I returned home after the end of spring semester, my best friend told me she had given up on hope. She said that she needed peace and was tired of walking...
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9-to-5's are not the norm anymore. That's for the better.
Ah, the good ole’ nine-to-five, when you tumble out of bed and stumble into the kitchen while yawning and stretching to come to life as you prepare to take on the day....
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Republican IVF legislation is not 'pro-life'
In vitro fertilization is a procedure involving the manual fertilization of an egg outside of the body, producing a developed embryo that can be placed inside a uterus. The procedure has existed...
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Right-wing media's misinformation materially fuels transphobia and bigotry
Lies bolstered by right-wing media personalities plagued this past Olympic season. Their goal was to convince the internet that there was a liberal agenda to destroy women’s sports by allowing “biologically advantaged”...
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2024 elections will dictate the spirit of U.S. diplomacy
In my analysis of American politics roughly a year ago, I stressed the importance of foreign policy in the context of the upcoming presidential elections. It is crucial to remember from that...
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Learn to be alone, enjoy solitude
In February, The Atlantic published an article titled “Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out.” In this article, Derek Thompson claims a heightened use of social media, busy schedules, the COVID-19 pandemic and...