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Spooky Season Movies: the Best and the Worst

28 October 2026
Macy Burns
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With Halloween fast approaching, it’s about time for one of my favorite activities: watching Halloween movies. When it comes to Halloween movies, there are a…

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What If College Doesn’t Have to Pay Off?

13 October 2026
Alee Dickey
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College is often described as an investment in our future. We spend four years and, for many students, tens of thousands of dollars (in fact,…

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The Benefits of Reducing Meat Consumption

28 September 2026
Macy Burns
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The Diet of the Average American You’re probably eating too much meat. Now, I know what you’re thinking – don’t worry, I’m not trying to…

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Fascinating Discovery: a time traveler’s diary about the GOP convention in Dallas?!

28 September 2026
H. William Speck
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About a week ago, I was sitting on one of those red lawn chairs by Jewell Hall, just soaking in the sun, when I noticed…

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Eyes on the Prize: what we choose to see in women’s sports

28 September 2026
Ella Paige Johnson
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What must a woman do to force the world to pay attention to sports? Apparently, take off her clothes. That uncomfortable reality sits at the…

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Socially Adjacent: A Commentary on the Gray Area Between Friendship and Acquaintance in College

14 September 2026
Ella Paige Johnson
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You know their name. You know their major. You know where they usually sit in the cafeteria, what club they are involved in, or which…

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Document: Official White House Speech Promoting New Nationwide AI Initiative

27 April 2026
H. William Speck
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This article was originally published in an Apr. 24 print edition of the Monitor. (Journalist’s Note: This speech was published on the official White House…

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Who Owns America’s Media?

27 April 2026
Alee Dickey
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Media Monopolies Fact: a small number of corporations play an outsized role in shaping what millions of Americans see, hear, and ultimately believe. While the…

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The Smallest Hill: Capitalism Ruined Holidays

13 April 2026
Matthew Parker
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Easter came and went on April 5th, and I’m certain I’m not the only person who felt vaguely underwhelmed by the entire proceeding. The stores…

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Recent Posts

  • Boy Throb Celebrates Darshan Day: A Rare Success Story of the US Immigration System
    by H. William Speck
    Oct 28, 2026
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    by Macy Burns
    Oct 28, 2026
  • The Politics of Fear
    by Kariss Johnson
    Oct 28, 2026
  • Fall Fest Photo Feature
    by H. William Speck
    Oct 13, 2026
  • CEO of Anthropic Asserts that A.I. Could Cause Human Extinction; the White House Chooses Not to Regulate It
    by Macy Burns
    Oct 13, 2026
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    by Alee Dickey
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