These past weeks have proven difficult for many residential students with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. My goal is this: to hypothesize why there was such a large increase …
Opinion
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Intersectionality in the classroom
Everyone in college experiences being invested in a class, participating in discussions, and enjoying its contents. The courses that a student takes usually pertain to their major or are in …
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Gender roles in Latinx culture
As a Latinx woman, I have experienced and witnessed the gender roles that affect our behaviors, values, and attitudes. These gender roles become traditions that are passed down from generation …
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Editorial: managing time when online
I start my day the night before by laying out my clothes, creating a checklist of classes and work, and checking off my calendar. Since classes were moved online, I …
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Conspiracy theories are dangerous
Between high school and college, I took a gap year and went to India to experience the world and learn how to cook. During my time there, I took up …
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Editorial: thriving online
On Sunday, Jan. 31, I received an email, as most EMU students did, stating that classes on the following Monday would be completely online due to snow. I immediately rejoiced. …
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Can’t stop, won’t stop, GameStop
By now, many of you may have heard murmurs or heated discussions about a certain video game retailer. GameStop has been creeping up in conversations, and you might be wondering …
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Challenges of many first-generation college students
Many first-generation college students face several challenges when it comes to earning their college degree. As a first-generation college student, my first obstacle was the lack of knowledge in the …
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Social Media’s Manipulation of Reality
The level to which social media has permeated our culture is, quite frankly, scary. Despite dabbling in the field of journalism, I am not an avid news reader. This changed …
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Editorial: commuters take over
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