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The goodbye that I never thought would come
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From the age of two to the age of six, I shared a room with my sister. We lived at my grandparents’ house for the first three years, and she had the top bunk. Most of our nights were spent in my mom’s room with the pink walls. My grandma and grandpa would tell…
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Spring renews body and soul
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Out in nature, spring is a time of birth. Animals take their first wobbly steps and plants blossom with brightly pigmented flowers. It has been regarded as a season of renewal since the ages of Greek mythology, when Persephone, goddess of spring, emerges from a long winter in the underworld. Spring is the season…
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Meta pays lobbyists for a possible TikTok ban
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It seems that every time a new “it-girl” app comes around, older generations and politicians become overly skeptical. Teenagers spend too much time on their phones, their attention spans are getting shorter, and you need to care about this. But the truth is, everyone has a much higher screen time than they should. Since…
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Feminism still inspires and enrages many
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As a feminist, I am proud to stand beside the millions who have fought for my rights and the rights of every other woman. I hope to teach the true meaning of the word and explain how it has been constantly woven throughout the fabric of our society. Feminism is, by definition, “the advocacy…
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“I’m only seventeen, I don’t know anything”
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Every year, I can be found sitting at my desk when I hear, “Isabella, can you please talk to me after class?” and my mind instantly begins to whir. Did I forget to turn in my homework? Did I accidentally talk too loud during class? What could I have possibly done wrong? I smile…
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AI in Hollywood cannot become acceptable
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“Late Night With the Devil” is a brand new indie horror movie that stuck out for its unique concept, that being a found-footage-style horror film set on a Late Night Show. From what I’ve seen, “Late Night With the Devil” successfully recreates the feeling of watching an old show on tape. Unfortunately, it seems…
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Focus on the news you consume, it might be controlled by Russia
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With the abundance of influencers, podcasters and free-thinkers that live and breathe X, formerly Twitter , I have noticed the amount of news coverage we see has increased. In a social media landscape that turns views into money, my generation is being targeted and exploited for our attention. If it bleeds, it leads, no…
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What would make little you happy?
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If someone was to peer into the life of 3rd grade Ava, they would see a little girl, sprinting her way upstairs the second she got home from school to bask away for hours doing arts and crafts. From her melted bead business to her hot glued popsicle stick house she made with her…
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True Crime glorifies criminals and exploits victims
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Within our society, a common genre among TV shows and podcasts is “true crime.” True crime entails the retelling of spine-chilling stories such as kidnappings and murders. Although some people may find this entertaining, the impact of true crime can be harmful to the victims’ families, which leaves the viewer to judge the ethics…
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Art cannot be “deleted,” Warner Bros.
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Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for being the current voice for “Looney Tunes” characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and countless others, received praise last February for an in-character demand that Warner Brothers Studios, “Release ‘Coyote vs. Acme!’”. The film in question, “Coyote vs. Acme,” is being permanently shelved by the studio for a tax-write…