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Vivek Ramaswamy — American patriot or sketchy entrepreneur?

Adarsh Khullar, Reporter December 17, 2024

Nearly two years ago — February 2023 — Vivek Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old biotech entrepreneur, began his 2024 presidential campaign. It was a seemingly insignificant event in the course of the election...

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The best movies to enjoy this holiday season

Opinions team December 14, 2024

The Christmas season is upon us. The cold wind and snow forcing us inside presents the perfect opportunity to make hot chocolate, curl into bed and enjoy a holiday film. To take advantage of this opportunity,...

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The risk of limited abortion access

Kylie Allegrezza, Reporter December 8, 2024

Abortion is healthcare. Without access to abortion, people with uteruses will die or suffer serious medical complications. Getting rid of abortion access will not stop abortions, it will only stop safe...

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Trump’s stance on immigration is unconstitutional

Hannah Piedad, Reporter December 7, 2024

At a rally on Oct. 11, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado, presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he would “invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target and dismantle every migrant criminal network operating...

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Fighting the modern media machine

Aidan Dillard-Hijikata, Reporter December 1, 2024

It goes without saying, but the quadrennial election cycles are rough on us.  People swoon for politicians, ignore their truths and call out their lies, disregard past histories and pick sides based...

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Felons should regain the right to vote

Sammy Wynn, Reporter November 29, 2024

As citizens of the United States and participants in a democracy, we have basic rights protected by the Constitution including but not limited to, the right to vote. Felons deserve to maintain their right...

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COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term

Austin Collier, Reporter November 24, 2024

Well, here we are. After months of anticipation, we know who will spend the next four years in the White House, and this revelation promises to turn this country’s political and social rifts into chasms. Donald...

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Album review: Maggie Rogers exceeds all expectations on ‘Don’t Forget Me’

Sylvia Freire, Reporter November 22, 2024

When Maggie Rogers released “Don’t Forget Me,” it truly made it impossible for us to forget her. Rogers, known for her powerful singing and lyrics, has released a new album that will drive listeners...

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The magic of Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along’

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter November 20, 2024

One of Marvel's newest shows “Agatha All Along” is a spellbinding continuation of “WandaVision” filled with many twists and turns.  The show premiered on Disney+ on Sept. 18 with its final...

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Album review: ‘The Secret of Us’ deluxe album by Gracie Abrams is spectacular

Kylie Allegrezza, Reporter November 16, 2024

“The Secret of Us” is a phenomenal album with raw emotions and excellent vocals.  Gracie Abrams “The Secret of Us” deluxe album is amazing. It came out Oct. 18, 2024. Abram’s added four new...

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How the Electoral College isn’t democratic today

Sylvia Freire, Reporter November 15, 2024

In recent years, more people have questioned whether the Electoral College is a system that truly upholds democracy in our nation.  The founding fathers created the Electoral College “as a compromise...

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Living in the shadow of gun violence

Trenton Schroering, Writer November 10, 2024

I’m scared. I’m writing this while UK’s campus faces its second “shots fired” alert of the year. I’m sitting on my bed in my dorm, rocking back and forth unable to stop shaking. I am utterly...

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