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Student, Aspiring Writer and Journalist
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TikTok is not a national security threat
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban TikTok in America if its Chinese owner ByteDance Ltd. does not sell its stake, under a supposed threat to national security. President Biden has gone on record saying he… Read More ›
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The internet made us cruel
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has been the topic of intense online debate and conspiracy surrounding her “disappearance” from the public eye following reports of her being admitted for a “planned abdominal surgery” in January. The internet was red hot… Read More ›
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Primary voting is important too
This week was the Arkansas primary election and whether you voted or not, the importance of voting in primaries cannot be overstated. A primary election comes around every four years, a few months before the general elections in November, determining… Read More ›
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College campuses are failing to keep students safe
A college student in Colorado was recently arrested after murdering his two roommates following a month of reported disputes university officials did nothing about. This calls into question how safe students truly are on college campuses. The shooting happened on… Read More ›
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The live-action remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is pointless
Netflix released the live-action remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and despite being far better than the previous attempt to remake the beloved animated show, it still feels like a hollow attempt at capturing former glory. The original “Avatar: The… Read More ›
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Alabama IVF ruling sets a dangerous precedent
Editor’s Note: This column won 1st place in the on-site opinion writing competition at this year’s Southeastern Journalism Conference in Troy, Alabama. The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that embryos are people, “without exception.” This ruling could form the legal… Read More ›
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New age technology may not be what we need
With the release of the Apple Vision Pro, it feels like the future of technology is arriving right before our eyes, raising questions on how much our world will change as technology continues improving. The idea that technology will continue… Read More ›
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Valentine’s Day has lost its heart
In an ever-growing commercialized world, everything from sports games to holidays are filled to the brim with companies trying to convince you to spend money, with Valentine’s Day being no exception. Valentine’s Day has lost its heart, becoming just another… Read More ›
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The role of the parents of mass shooters
mother of a school shooter, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for her role in her son’s actions, the first such conviction in U.S. history. Parents of shooters have faced legal consequences before, with neglect and firearms charges not being… Read More ›
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The value of college outside of STEM
In recent years, it feels like the sentiment around college has changed. From ‘guaranteed career’ to ‘expensive scam’ in a matter of decades, the opinion of your average American seems to have shifted dramatically. The belief that college is a… Read More ›