Did you get all your homework done? We’ve all heard that phrase one too many times before, and now it triggers your fight-or-flight response. Every waking thought is about an assignment you should be doing or that project you really should start but you just can’t bring yourself to face it. Is all this homework really necessary? Unfortunately, it just […]
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How far does the pro-life movement reach? Does it end after the baby is born, does it continue from “womb to tomb” as many say or is there a middle ground? Ever since Roe v Wade was overturned in June 2022, pro-abortionists have shifted the argument to a different approach in attempts to launch new attacks against both Christians and […]
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The spring semester always comes with a mix of feelings for me. The end of the school year comes in a rush of “Too much, too soon!”, fleeting goodbyes, the relief of summer and an almost immediate wish for school to begin all over again. The summer break brings respite and a much different tempo than the upbeat, almost pensive […]
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Remember that scene in the Disney, Pixar film, “UP” when elderly Carl Fredericksen heard a knock on the door and opened it to welcome a boy scout named Russell? Looking up at the man, Russell took his chance and quickly recited his handbook, “Good afternoon. My name is Russell, and I am a Wilderness Explorer in Tribe 54, Sweat Lodge […]
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A democracy rooted in freedom can only function in a virtuous society. If a nation once free becomes deeply intertwined with evil, or simply exists with a neutral behavior toward goodness, then it is destined to approach an end or a painful new beginning. Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to […]
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Jenna McKaye was in high school when she was enslaved by a fellow student. This man subjected McKaye to prostitution, rape, beatings and online advertisements that portrayed her as a commodity. During this time, she was married to her trafficker in an unassuming community in Southern California. Who could have guessed she was a slave? Human trafficking involves the […]
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During the 2024 Virginia General Assembly, a bill was introduced to the House of Delegates with the name HB 1 Minimum wage which would increase the minimum wage to $13.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025. As of March 4, 2024, the bill passed both chambers of the Virginia legislature. Upon the approval of this bill by the Virginia General […]
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Every year since 2019, Taylor Swift has released or re-released one or more studio albums, including last week’s addition, “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.” This 31-track album is a combination of disappointing, throw-away songwriting and messages that will outlast any mention of the singer, specifically in the track called “Peter.” Initially, I heard this song thinking that it was […]
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Since 2020, education has played a large role in political and cultural discussions in the United States. The conversation surrounding the topic has grown more polarized and more prominent in the past four years. The pandemic lockdowns allowed parents a rare opportunity to see what their children were being taught, and they were not pleased with what they saw. These […]
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The environmental and energy cost of electric cars is a controversial topic that is frequently debated. With such a mixed view on electric vehicles, it can be easy to not understand all the facts and go with what the mainstream media says. Some states, such as California, have promised to require electric vehicles by 2035, which brings up the question: […]
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Remember that one hack you learned from TikTok that makes life so much easier now? Or that influencer on Instagram who inspires you to get your life together? Social media is a massive part of society today, and to regulate it might do more harm than good. Social media platforms were made to connect people and encourage creativity. If the […]
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Social media has the planet in a chokehold, and our vision is fading fast. Forbes released that 4.9 billion people used social media daily in 2023, and at this rate, the number is expected to rise to 5.85 billion by 2027. Over half of the Earth’s population is logged in for two hours a day on average. If this isn’t […]
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For the longest time, I have wanted to look like Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider videogame series (or any Tomb Raider, really). Easily one of the most iconic characters in the gaming industry, Lara is defined by her impressive acrobatics, alluring figure and twin-pistol-shooting finesse. Unfortunately, I am not British in the least (proud quarter-Filipino here) and not nearly […]
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Whether attendance should be mandatory in college classes is a divisive topic, even among students. Some students who have no issues making it to all their classes do not think it is fair that students who attend less do not receive any penalty in 300-level classes and above. As a senior about to graduate, I have taken my fair share […]
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If you are anything like me, then you are a picky eater. Not “I only eat chicken nuggets” picky, but still hesitant to try new things. However, one thing that I am very picky about is what is in my food, so let me tell you why it is absolutely essential that genetically modified organisms (GMO) are labeled as such. […]
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