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Category: Opinions

Is Kanye’s switch in style a publicity stunt?

8 November 2019
William Humphrey
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Kanye finally released his ninth solo album Oct. 25. However, it was not exactly what fans were expecting. Kanye had been teasing a project called…

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How consumerism shapes our lives

25 October 2019
Agatha Echenique
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The number of advertisements in my promotions tab of my Gmail does not, as the Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo would say, “spark joy.” Every…

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Apple’s Newest Updates: iPhone 11 and IOS 13

18 October 2019
Sydney Bass
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These past couple of weeks have been big for Apple as they just released their new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iOS 13 upgrades.…

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The rich won’t save us from climate catastrophe

18 October 2019
Brendan Davison
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The climate crisis is real, and we need to take drastic action to avert catastrophe. However, we cannot rely on the wealthy to solve this…

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Television review: Medical shows

18 October 2019
Madelyn Comeau
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Medical television series like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House,” “ER” and “Nurse Jackie” keep fans engaged with their quixotic plot lines. However, what many of these shows…

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Kevin Spacey is a questionable character

4 October 2019
Trent Brink
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Twenty years ago, Kevin Spacey was a Hollywood Staple. He had come off “The Usual Suspects,” “L.A Confidential,” “Seven” and “American Beauty,” winning an Oscar…

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Does Brett Kavanaugh deserve his role?

4 October 2019
Hannah Tietz
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Sept. 27 marked one year since Christine Blasey Ford accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. Kavanaugh ended up being confirmed Oct. 6, 2018, despite multiple…

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The problem with civility politics

27 September 2019
Brendan Davison
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American Public Square at Jewell offers some unique opportunities for the William Jewell College community, but its goal of restoring civility to politics is deeply…

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Apple dominates the market, but Microsoft still tries

27 September 2019
Trent Brink
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Millions of people across America downloaded the iOS13 update for their iPhones this past week, bringing multiple innovations to the world’s most popular smartphone. According…

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