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How Should Pope Francis Be Remembered?

2 May 2025
Eliott Labeth
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Photo by Channel 82 via Uplash. Who Was Pope Francis? Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away Monday, April 21 on Easter Monday—a day…

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Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal leaves citizens with lingering concerns

5 March 2025
Molly Haynes
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Photo by Markus Spiske via Uplash. It’s been almost two months since President Donald Trump was inaugurated, and the United States has already experienced drastic…

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New policies on social media in Australia met with backlash

9 December 2024
Molly Haynes
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Photo by Solen Feyissa via Uplash. The influence of social media is nothing new. Many children have access to or  use social media platforms daily,…

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Record-breaking roller coaster “Falcon’s Flight” sparks questions of consumer responsibility and ethical consideration for thrill seekers across the U.S. after Six Flags partners with the Saudi Arabian government 

27 November 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Drew Hastings via Uplash. “Falcon’s Flight,” a product of the Liechtensteiner manufacturer Intamin, has been advertised as the longest, fastest, and tallest roller…

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The 2024 Presidential Elections Through the Eyes of Jewell Students

27 November 2024
Eliott Labeth
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Clarification: The Israeli offensive renews: Hamas’ initial attacks and Israel’s blockade

8 May 2024
Ethan Naber
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Updated May 6, 2024 Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and violence. It also contains remarks from Israeli government officials demeaning the…

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Taylor Swift’s private jet usage begins to alienate fans on account of ethical concerns surrounding luxury travel

3 May 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Taylor Swift has cultivated a dedicated base of fans, released music that resonates with diverse audiences around the world, and has been a catalyst for…

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Strikes End as WGA and SAG-AFTRA Win New Contracts with AMPTP

23 February 2024
Koda Rose
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From May 2 to Sep. 26, 2023, the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) successfully secured a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and…

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The Rise of Hamas: Origins and Overthrow

9 February 2024
Ethan Naber
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Author’s note: This is the first in a series of articles that address the war between Israel and Hamas, which started in 2023 and continues…

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