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Sep 17 2024OPINION

When the Music Stops: The Illusion of Celebrity Accountability

At 15, I was deeply invested in the British boyband, One Direction. My devotion was all-consuming, and I spent hours creating fan accounts on social media, pouring my heart out to their music. As I grew older, however, I began to realize that the band was not the innocent, wholesome group I had once

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

Unpacking the Politics of the Upcoming Election

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, politics will dominate television screens over the next seven weeks. The documentary "Stopping the Steal" on HBO will examine the efforts of President Trump and his supporters to overturn the 2020 election results. The film features interviews with notab

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

The Unintended Consequences of Chipping Away at Healthcare Access

When it comes to restrictive abortion laws, it's not uncommon for lawmakers to claim that the sole intention is to protect the unborn. However, a recent development in the US court system has raised concerns that these efforts could have far-reaching implications for other aspects of healthcare beyo

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Sep 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Mysterious Case of the Sci-Fi Movie with a Near-Perfect Score

Imagine a movie that has a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, yet still doesn't have a sequel. It's a phenomenon that has left fans and critics alike scratching their heads. The movie in question is They Cloned Tyrone, a Netflix original that has been praised for its unique blend of science fiction and come

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Sep 17 2024SPORTS

The IOC's Big Job: Who Will Take Over the Reins?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking for a new president, and it's a big job. The president is in charge of running the IOC, which is a not-for-profit organization that employs hundreds of people and makes billions of dollars every four years from selling broadcasting and sponsor rig

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

The Unhinged President: A Study in Contrasts

Donald Trump's response to the second apparent assassination attempt on his life was a masterclass in hypocrisy. While he claimed that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris's rhetoric was "causing him to be shot at," Trump himself has a history of using inflammatory language and makin

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Sep 17 2024EDUCATION

New Horizons for Elmhurst's Educational Management

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Elmhurst School District 205 community, President Athena Arvanitis has replaced Jim Collins, the long-serving chairman of the finance committee, with Kara Caforio. While Collins, known for his fiscally conservative stance, has been a vocal advocate for

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

A Misstep in the Trump Assassination Attempt Case: Why the Feds Should Let Florida Take the Lead

The recent attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump by Ryan Wesley Routh has sparked a heated debate about the jurisdiction and charges to be brought against the accused. While it is understandable that the Biden-Harris Justice Department would want to take control of the case, it is cru

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

The Secret Service's Swift Response: A Golfer's-Eye View of a Close Call

As the sun shone brightly on the Florida golf course, a group of friends and acquaintances, including a longtime pal of Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, were engrossed in a round of golf. Little did they know, a sinister event was unfolding nearby. Ryan Routh, the accused perpetrator, had been lurking i

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Taylor Swift's Endorsement: A Muted Voice in the Political Landscape

As Taylor Swift took to social media to endorse Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, many wondered if her influential voice would sway voters. However, a recent poll suggests that Swift's support has had a negligible impact on the election's outcome. According to the ABC News/Ipsos poll

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