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‘Basic’ shaming unnecessary, malicious

We live in an extremely critical world. Everybody is constantly either being judged or judging others, whether it is on purpose or subconsciously. There are always new trends circulating and old ones falling out of the fashion. Some people...

No need to critique others

Starbucks. Chipotle. Billboard Top 20. UGGs. Kale. These are all considered “basic.” We term people with this word to categorize them as “normal” or “conforming to society.” When someone is considered basic, we as a society, put that person...

Construction to slow toward finals

Most students will be long gone by May 12, but students and faculty both know the time between now and then is crucial academically. We’re all either grinding tirelessly, coasting along or scrambling to save our semester and swing...

Lamar drops influential album

On his fourth studio album Kendrick Lamar cements himself into rap’s highest circle. Following a two-year hiatus, rap superstar Kendrick Lamar resurfaces to rejuvenate fans with a batch of lyrical backflips. Despite being the first studio album from the Compton...

Refusing to normalize Trump

On Thursday afternoon, behind closed doors, President Donald Trump signed a bill that gives state governments the freedom to deny federal funding to family planning centers that include abortion in their services, according to an article in women’s lifestyle...

Model showcases cellulite, body positivity

Charli Howard, a 23-year-old model from London, is not what most agencies consider “model” size, but she doesn’t give a damn. This week, Howard posted a fantastic, body-positive photograph on her Instagram. Howard sported a picture of her lower butt...

Rap album sends strong message

Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, better known as Joey Badass (Bada$$), supplied his listeners with the highly-anticipated, “All Amerikkkan Bada$$”. This is his latest body of work since his debut album, “B4DA$$ (Before Da Money)”, which he dropped on his 20th...

Sexual assault case dismissed

Recently, I read about an incident in Pennsylvania that left a unnerving effect on me. Sixteen-year old Emily Houser began working at a local Chili’s restaurant in Pennsylvania when a new manager was also hired named Josh Davidson. Davidson began...

Crazy food trend motivates obesity

ready played a role in our everyday lives, but in 2017, we’re breaking barriers. From McDonald’s latest monstrosity, the Grand Mac — a Big Mac, only bigger and with 61 percent more beef — to spaghetti doughnuts, which are exactly...

Labeling hinders potential

There’s this misconception when it comes to leaders and followers. Some people are natural born leaders who show dominance, while others tend to fall into a follower role. For some reason, being a follower has a negative connotation to...
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