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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

"Painful Politics: 9/11 Commemoration Marred by Election Season"

As the United States marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the solemn commemoration was overshadowed by election season politics. The juxtaposition of politicians standing together at ground zero, where the hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, raised question

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

"Harris and Trump Eye Swing States: A Battle for the Future"

The presidential campaign is heating up, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for control of battleground states. After a commanding debate performance, Harris is heading to North Carolina, where she's scheduled to hold rallies in Charlotte and Greensboro. Trump,

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

"The Melody of Politics: How Music is Shaping the 2024 Election"

The 2024 election is shaping up to be a battle for the ears, with music playing a crucial role in swaying voters and defining the candidates' brands. Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris is just the latest example of how music is becoming an increasingly important factor in American politics.

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Sep 13 2024OPINION

"The Front Room: A Haunting Reflection of America's Divided Soul"

As the curtains open on The Front Room, a sense of unease settles over the audience. The film's title, borrowed from a short story by Susan Hill, hints at the tension that lies beneath the surface of this seemingly ordinary family's life. The Eggers brothers, Sam and Max, have taken the original sto

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Sep 13 2024OPINION

Enough with the Baseless, Racist Attacks: A Call to Reason in the Face of Hate

The recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris saw the former president bring up an internet rumor about Haitian immigrants in Ohio, claiming they were eating pets. This baseless and racist attack is not only harmful but also dangerous, as it can inspire violence and hatred to

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Sep 13 2024OPINION

Stop the Rumors, Start the Facts: A Call to Action for Immigrant Communities

As I watched the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease and disappointment. The debate was meant to be a platform for discussing pressing issues, but instead, it turned into a playground for spreading hur

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Sep 13 2024EDUCATION

Are High Schoolers Financially Ignorant, or Just Misinformed?

The notion that high schoolers are clueless about finances is a popular notion that has been perpetuated through media and public discourse. However, is this assumption truly based on facts, or is it a misconception rooted in biases and stereotypes? To find out, I devised a money quiz to test the fi

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Uncomfortable Truth: Unpacking Systemic Racism in America

Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sterilization on the Rise: A Permanent Solution to Unplanned Pregnancies?

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women across the US faced a stark reality: their reproductive rights had been stripped away. Amidst the chaos, some researchers have found a surprising trend: more women are choosing to get sterilized. Specifically, a study published in JAMA found that

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Heart-Rate Wires: Unpacking Apple's Latest Fitness Move with AirPods Pro 3

As we dive into the world of Apple's latest announcements, one thing is crystal clear: the tech giant is putting a significant emphasis on fitness and health. With the recent release of iOS 18 beta, 9to5Mac uncovered lines of code hinting at a heart-rate sensor coming to future earbuds. But what doe

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