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Category: Opinions

Opinion: Sex robots aren’t the answer to (male) loneliness

29 March 2019
Christina Kirk
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When Tim Berners-Lee bestowed upon humanity the technological phenomenon that is the World Wide Web, introverted, socially awkward, lonely and social-averse people across the globe…

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Opinion: Destroying anti-vax propaganda is crucial in keeping the public educated

15 March 2019
Caitlin Overmeyer
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There has been a recent trend that could have potentially dangerous consequences for public health. It’s not smoking, drinking or even vaping – all of…

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Opinion: The Kardashian Syndrome

15 March 2019
Julia Yamate Geminiano de Almeida
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Recently, there was a cheating scandal between Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson. Woods was, until the incident, Kylie Jenner’s best friend. The two of them…

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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Trump’s national emergency is symbolic but sets a dangerous precedent

8 March 2019
Tavarus Pennington
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On Feb. 15, 2019, President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in the United States to further his agenda for the border wall. On…

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Opinion: Celebrities’ careers shouldn’t be ruined over old tweets

8 March 2019
William Humphrey
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The 2019 Academy Awards was the first time that the awards show didn’t have a host. Kevin Hart was originally slated to be the host…

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2 Takes, 1 Issue: The national emergency is a godd*mned joke

8 March 2019
Robert Hemphill
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Coming off the heels of a devastating government shutdown that we’ve somehow all already forgotten about, the president’s declaration of a national emergency Feb. 15…

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Opinion: Self-deprecating humor is often more harmful than funny

8 March 2019
Hannah Koehler
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Self-deprecating humor has become an increasingly prevalent form of humor – it is easy, amusing and a seemingly harmless, right? Maybe not. It can be…

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Opinion: Diversity is fostered by communication

1 March 2019
Tavarus Pennington
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The importance of diversity is not rooted in what it offers cosmetically – the value of diversity is derived from the equity that it provides.…

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Opinion: Finsta – social media’s newest toxicity

22 February 2019
Madison Carroll Porth
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Maybe you’ve heard young, trendy kids talking about it. Or maybe you’ve had the pleasure of scrolling through one. I’m talking about Finstas – the…

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