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 “Yandhi” for a while, and some leaked tracks got fans pumped up for the release. Instead, Kanye dropped an album titled “Jesus Is King,” which…
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How consumerism shapes our lives
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 day I am bombarded by advertisements from a variety of stories clamoring about this sale or that— buy quickly, lest the deals expire! Keep consuming…
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Apple’s Newest Updates: iPhone 11 and IOS 13
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. The iPhone 11 was released Sept. 20 and everyone has been raging about it since. The biggest feature that caught my eye was, of course,…
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The rich won’t save us from climate catastrophe
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 problem for us. The climate crisis and global inequality cannot really be separated out as neatly as many would have us believe because both issues…
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Television review: Medical shows
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 fail to depict or even touch on is the stark reality of the healthcare industry. “The Resident,” starring Matt Czuchry, is about a third-year resident…
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Kevin Spacey is a questionable character
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 for his performances in both “American Beauty” and “The Usual Suspects.” More recently he’s been known, or was known, for his role in the Netflix…
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Does Brett Kavanaugh deserve his role?
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 accusations against him, while Ford received countless death threats and could not even live in her home for a while due to safety concerns. This…
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The problem with civility politics
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 flawed. This is not to say that we need to make vulgarity the norm, nor am I saying that American Public Square isn’t doing good…
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Apple dominates the market, but Microsoft still tries
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 to statcrunch.com, Apple has a commanding lead in the phone market, to no one’s surprise, with a 46 percent hold. Android comes in at 36…
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