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Society praises fathers for the bare minimum
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As I sat outside Urban Plates for dinner a few weeks ago with my friends, we were enjoying our conversation until suddenly a baby began to scream and cry. Naturally, this is what babies do, so this is not the issue. The issue lies in the matter of their father. The father sat on…
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Column: Sephora kids are the product of social media
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As long as humans have existed there have been trends. From rainbow looms to the Sephora craze of today, there has always been something for little girls to compete in. Believe me, I am not innocent of judging someone based on silly trends. I remember sitting in the elementary school play yard, trading rainbow…
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Oscar nominations are mostly acceptable
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With the exception of a handful of snubs and questionable inclusions, the 2024 Oscars seem to have given artistic merit some genuine consideration. As anticipated, Oppenheimer received the most nominations with 13 categories. While much of this year’s Oscar nods seem to have gone the way cinemagoers have expected, there were a few surprises.…
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Revising Valentine’s Day Expectations
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In third grade, I spent hours meticulously creating personalized valentines for each person in my class. I made paper dolls and cut out hearts and bits of lace to attach to my cards, only to receive corny store bought cards from my class mates with messages like “You rock my world” and “You have…
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Column: For Auld Lang Syne
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“For Old Times Sake,” I had told myself, amid a long-winded contemplative breath. I anticipated what would lay on the other side of that door-the entrance to my estranged father’s home. After leaving home at 15 years old, three Christmases passed without seeing my own father. While trying to rekindle a relationship with him…
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People need to have better restaurant etiquette
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I really like my job. Being a host for a restaurant has allowed me to meet some great people, and attain solid experience in the service industry. Additionally, plenty of our customers are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, willing to engage with me and maybe even telling me some interesting stories…
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Dedicate MLK day to service of the community
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Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights hero who bravely fought for equality and died trying to achieve freedom. Every third Monday in January, we celebrate this civil rights hero with a national holiday, a day off work and school, to honor his memory but this day can be so much more than…
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Holiday adoption destroys animal’s futures
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The holiday season is often synonymous with warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving. Amidst the festivities, one trend that persists each year is the impulsive adoption of pets as surprise gifts. While the gesture may stem from good intentions, the aftermath often paints a bleak picture. Year after year, many well-meaning individuals rush…
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Podcasts are an exploited format
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During the great lockdown of 2020, podcasts were clouding online media more than ever before. As people tried to stay active while working and studying from home, podcasts were essential to walks around the neighborhood. When some YouTubers realized how heavily their content relied on leaving their residence, podcasting became an efficient format for…
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High costs at universities limit student opportunities
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A common question from teens when they are getting ready to go into college is “Is a 4-year worth the money?” and it’s a genuinely good question. In the long run, it depends on what experience you want. Financially, it may not be the best option, but for experiences such as sports and social…