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OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

OPINION: The current state of the Republican Party

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer November 7, 2023

As Congressional Republicans turn against each other, trust in the Republican Party amongst its voters is quickly dwindling.  Over the past three weeks, House Republicans have been deliberating to...

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OPINION: Has tipping culture gone too far?

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer November 6, 2023

It feels like I see it everywhere I go.  Strawberries that I used to buy for $2.99 suddenly cost double that amount. The Dollar Tree is now the dollar and 25¢ tree and despite the sudden rise of minimum...

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OPINION: The importance of good neighbors

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer November 3, 2023

Growing up and leading into adulthood, talking to my neighbors was never reinforced or part of daily life. I was constantly leaving my block to go to a friend's house where they similarly lacked neighborly...

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OPINION: Celebrities exploiting their children online needs to end

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer November 2, 2023

In July 2022, Kim Kardashian was criticized for posting a photo on Instagram of her then four and nine-year-old daughters, North and Chicago, cuddled in bed sleeping. The girls were positioned nose to...

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OPINION: My Friday the 13th tier list

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer. November 1, 2023

Stop! Did you not take the time to realize that this past October 13th was on a Friday? Fool you are, for this indifferent attitude you’ve taken upon yourself. For this event was as uncommon as it was...

OPINION: Am I allowed to wear a funny costume?

OPINION: Am I allowed to wear a funny costume?

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer October 31, 2023

With Halloween just around the corner, I suspect many students have already bought and finalized their festive costumes. Some go for a look that accentuates their beauty, while others go for a costume...

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OPINION: Halloween and its hypocrisy

Chloe Robertson, Opinion Writer October 30, 2023

“In girl world Halloween is the one time of year a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it,” Cady Heron once said in “Mean Girls.” Whether it’s because...

OPINION: The Israel-Hamas tragedy: How long will we care?

Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer October 30, 2023

Misinformation surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict has spread like wildfire across social media and generally reputable news platforms following the attack on Gaza. We’ve all seen the Instagram stories...

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OPINION: Headphones: Friend or foe?

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer October 29, 2023

As technology advances and diversifies, headphones — especially on college campuses — have become exceedingly popular. Wearing headphones can transport us to a realm of total isolation, creating...

OPINION: Halloween is the best holiday

OPINION: Halloween is the best holiday

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer October 28, 2023

It’s the time of year for leaves to turn into piles of red, orange and yellow. It’s the time for carving faces into pumpkins and sipping on hot apple cider. It’s the time for dressing up in...

OPINION: Fighting fire with fire: Hamas retaliates

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer October 27, 2023

Early morning Oct. 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on the nation of Israel, a country known for its defense system known as the Iron Dome. The conflict between the Jewish state of Israel, and Palestine,...

OPINION: Mike Flanagan strikes gold with ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’

OPINION: Mike Flanagan strikes gold with ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’

Aden Graves, Opinion Writer October 25, 2023

It’s the twisted new show everyone is dying to watch. With his fifth Netflix limited horror series, Mike Flanagan has created yet another mind-bending saga, “The Fall of the House of Usher.” By...

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