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Opinion: The Naked Fascism of Jair Bolsonaro

12 April 2019
Robert Hemphill
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On March 29 this year, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, no stranger to controversy, dropped all pretenses of modern democratic norms when he called for a…

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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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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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Opinion: Netflix Should Not Have Kept “Friends”

22 February 2019
Maddie McCormick
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In early December, “Friends” fans experienced their worst nightmare – a small message on their screen told them the show would permanently leave Netflix Jan.…

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Opinion: To be a mother, or not

15 February 2019
Julia Yamate Geminiano de Almeida
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A really polemic issue nowadays is abortion. A matter that goes way beyond yes or no, it is a concern for society that ends up…

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Opinion: Netflix and the romanticization o​​​f violence

15 February 2019
Madison Carroll Porth
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What show are you watching on Netflix right now? This is a common question asked in our generation and, if you’re like me, your answer…

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