YouTube began monetizing videos in 2008, meaning that creators could make money off of their content. For some creators, YouTube is their only source of income. Quarantine is a gold mine for these creators because they can continue to make content from their homes in addition to receiving more views…
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Celebrities take on COVID-19
It seems like COVID-19 is the only thing people can talk about these days. It’s taken over everything in our lives to the point that reading anything in the news that isn’t related to COVID-19 is strange and alien. It feels as though there’s nothing else going on in the…
Read MoreSpotlight on the William Jewell Choral Scholars
The William Jewell Choral Scholars have had a very busy few weeks! Earlier this week, they performed in two major profile concerts. This article will focus on what they’re been doing, what they’re up to next, and what the Choral Scholar program is. The Choral Scholar scholarship is awarded to…
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Swiping left on dating apps
In today’s modern era of dating, using online applications tend to be par for the course. Many people have used services such as Tinder or Bumble. There are also very niche apps like Christian Mingle and Farmers Only. In short, there are dating apps for all types of people. Even…
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Do We Really Need to be Afraid of the Coronavirus?
You can’t go a whole day anymore without hearing about some global disease. I was sick last week, and everytime I coughed, it was “You have the coronavirus!” or “Don’t give me the coronavirus!”. Of course these people were joking, but there really are people dying of this just an…
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Are posthumous albums worth it?
Nothing brings the United States together quite like the death of a beloved public figure. People like Robin Williams, Kobe Bryant and Carrie Fisher have united us in times of trouble, and it was difficult to see them go. Even in the wake of their deaths, we still want more…
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What does “OK Boomer” really mean, and why are we saying it?
The internet has become a spawn of trends, phrases, and fashions that would be unimaginable without the internet’s unique ability to spread information faster than ever before. With that comes the rise of apps and websites like TikTok, Vine, and Instagram, all of which have been the main perpetrators of…
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Top 10: Do’s and don’ts from a barista
Now that Halloween is over, coffee season is officially in full swing. We’ve had our first snow, and now that the sun is shining less and less, everyone needs caffeine from their favorite coffee shop to start the day. With so many people in coffee shops, it’s necessary to observe…
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A review of the best fall drinks
It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are changing colors, sweaters are now part of everyday attire and everything smells like pumpkin. Coffee shops are finally free from the curse that is summer weather – no one wants hot coffee in the summer. Seasonal drinks have at last…
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