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OPINION: It's always a he said, she said

OPINION: It’s always a he said, she said

Anna Kate Mock, Opinion Writer February 24, 2025

Editor's note: This story contains mention of domestic violence and sexual harassment. On Aug. 9, the movie adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel “It Ends with Us” was released. During the promotion...

OPINION: Keep the open door policy

OPINION: Keep the open door policy

Ava Silva, Opinion Writer February 23, 2025

On Jan. 13, Starbucks announced they are reversing their open door policy. This means customers are required to make a purchase in order to use the restroom or seating.  The new policy was implemented...

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Love and drama take flight in Madrid

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Love and drama take flight in Madrid

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone February 19, 2025

Week four of “The Bachelor” took the romance overseas as Grant Ellis and the remaining 10 contestants jetted off to Madrid for the season’s first international trip. With suitcases packed full of...

OPINION: Pro-lifers aren't really pro-life

OPINION: Pro-lifers aren’t really pro-life

Anna Kate Mock, Opinion Writer February 19, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of gun violence. The term pro-life generally marks a person who has taken a staunch opposition to abortion. However, if you are going to claim that you...

OPINION: Disasters are not divisible

OPINION: Disasters are not divisible

Morgan Ray, Opinion Writer February 17, 2025

With the acceleration of global warming, natural disasters are an undeniable threat to all parts of our country. Between Hurricane Helene unexpectedly striking the Carolinas and Tennessee, to the vast...

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Snitches get kisses

‘The Bachelor’ recap: Snitches get kisses

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone February 14, 2025

Week three of “The Bachelor” brought the drama to new heights as the 14 remaining contestants competed for Ellis’s attention. Bungee jumps, rooftop conversations and — most notably — a lot of...

Difference of Opinion: The ungrading system

Difference of Opinion: The ungrading system

Leah Boone and Lily Seymour February 14, 2025

Grades are a vital part of the college experience Leah Boone Recently, more classes and universities have begun to lean toward an “ungrading” policy, which takes a large amount of focus away from...

OPINION: Do's and don'ts of Valentine's Day

OPINION: Do’s and don’ts of Valentine’s Day

Jenna Guzman - Editor-in-Chief DO: Give your mom flowers and order the Papa John's heart-shaped pizza. DON’T: Judge others for what they consider to be an ideal Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s...

OPINION: Unrestricted access to AI is dangerous

OPINION: Unrestricted access to AI is dangerous

Allison Lehan, Associate Opinion Editor February 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article contains mention of suicide and sexual harassment.  These days, anyone on the internet has completely unrestricted access to artificial intelligence. Conversational bots...

‘The Bachelor’ recap: A buzzer-beater, a serenade and shocking goodbyes

‘The Bachelor’ recap: A buzzer-beater, a serenade and shocking goodbyes

Abby Buckner and Leah Boone February 5, 2025

Week two of The Bachelor brought intense competition as 18 remaining women fought for Grant Ellis’s attention through high-energy group dates and emotional one-on-one moments. From basketball shots to...

OPINION: AI is fueling climate change

OPINION: AI is fueling climate change

Allison Lehan, Associate Opinion Editor February 5, 2025

In today’s hyper-globalized, convenience-obsessed society, most neglect to fully understand the impact their lifestyles have on the planet. The more commercialized consumer industries become, the further...

OPINION: Application fees are another barrier that low-income students face

OPINION: Application fees are another barrier that low-income students face

Courtney Quinton, Opinion Writer February 3, 2025

Applications submitted for undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs have an application fee associated with applying. The fee is used to process the application, verifying and overseeing all of the...

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