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Tag: B.J. Bartels

From Dull to Delicious: Exploring the Benefits of a Colorful Diet

9 December 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Jannis Brandt via Uplash. If you’re anything like me, you might find it easy to fall into a boring and redundant dietary routine.…

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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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Disconnect to Reconnect: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Detox

27 November 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Do you know how much time you spend each day staring at a screen? If not, perhaps it could be worth it to go ahead…

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Credit Card 101: A Student’s Guide to Building Credit

9 October 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Frugal Flyer via Uplash. Picture this: You’ve recently graduated from college and are looking for your first rental home. You’ve spent the last…

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Taylor Swift is changing the music industry and expectations of artists from fans in unprecedented ways

27 October 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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With relatable music dominating both Pop and Country charts, a loyal and diverse fanbase, and a live experience that has attracted an average of 72,459…

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Writers and actors on strike: An overview

15 September 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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On March 7, members of The Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted just short of 99% in favor of a list of new demands from…

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Wave of anti-LGBT+ legislation continues as Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey places new restrictions on patients of any age seeking gender-affirming care via emergency rule

28 April 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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UPDATE – May 1st, 2023, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo granted a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s emergency rule…

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Opinion: Everyone can, and should, be vegan

18 November 2022
Brian J. Bartels
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Veganism is the belief that animals should not be killed, harmed or exploited for human gain, and the decision to reflect that belief in your…

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Amendment 4 proposal sparks debate on government overreach

4 November 2022
Brian J. Bartels
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On Nov. 8, Missouri voters will have the opportunity to vote “yes” or “no” on this year’s midterm election ballot in response to a proposed…

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