Opinion
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Childhood pets grow old as we grow up
“You wanna go for a walk?” “Go potty!” “Want a treat?” “No barking!” These are phrases that every dog owner knows well and uses daily....
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Buddhism needs to be taught more accurately
Being part of a Buddhist family, my childhood is painted with memories of practicing Buddhist traditions and values. At such a young age, of course,...
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Stop the performative activism
In the electronic age, news spreads like wildfire. Social media has taken over as the younger generation’s “news source,” often spreading biased information about the...
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The Oscars are fundamentally flawed
The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, are one of, if not the most, prestigious awards a film can receive. Since its inception...
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The Rooney Rule is ineffective
Televised national sports, especially football, is a major aspect of our society. With the Super Bowl just occurring last month, it’s a bit hard to...
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Stop the stigmatization of OCD
In reflecting upon my academic career, I have realized that my experiences were quite abnormal growing up. In preschool I had a horrible fear of...
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Russian Olympic Committee skates into scandal
In 2017, Russia was banned from the Olympics due to being caught in a doping scheme. Though Olympic viewers believed this would influence Russia to...
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Schools must teach CPR to students and teachers
The clock ticks down, second by second as the circumstance only gets more dire until help arrives. Nonetheless, every step taken is critical for the...
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Attack the titan of anime stigma
When I was younger, anime, an umbrella term used to describe Japanese animation, was a somewhat ubiquitous aspect of my life. I remember being encapsulated...
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High schools should integrate more modern books
Each year, high schools continue to include classical literature within the curriculum. However, many of these novels are not an inspiration to students and do...
