Here at EMU, the spirit of Easter has been going around and is continuing to do so from the beginning of April and throughout the month. Easter brings forth the …
Opinion
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Let Me Use My Labels in Peace
I love labels. I love being able to identify myself with specific terms, and I love finding new labels with which I can identify. In a way, I think this …
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It’s Not “Woke,” You’re Just Racist
“Wokeness” has been a topic of discussion since the 2010s, but its definition has changed a lot since its inception. “Woke” was a word used, predominantly by the Black community, …
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Requiem for a Rooster Sauce
Hey, why does Sriracha taste different now? A couple of weeks ago, as I hope you read, some colleagues and I engaged in a hot sauce taste test, where we …
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Toriyama’s “Dragon Ball” and Its Impact on Latin America
The passing of Akira Toriyama, creator of manga and anime franchise “Dragon Ball,” has left fans mourning the loss of one of the medium’s most influential and beloved creators. Toriyama’s …
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I Watched a Lot of Movies for the Oscars
The 2024 Oscars were a culmination of sorts, a finish line for a year in which I watched an exorbitant amount of movies and spent almost as much time ranking …
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Some Feelings on Graffiti, Sunrises, and Monday Mornings
I am exhausted. When I moved into my apartment 3-odd years ago, my mom asked me if I needed a pair of curtains for my bedroom window. Half-distracted by the …
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Arguing With The Rain: A Leftist Self Critique
Fine, I’ll admit it: I love to argue. It’s one of the roughest edges of my personality, and it, unfortunately, informs much about how I engage with the political world …
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Mitch is Gone, is That Good?
The 118th Congress has contained a lot of drama and infighting, shown on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, when Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, announced he was stepping down from …
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Editorial: The Peril of Total Objectivity
When I was approached by Weather Vane staff members Friday evening about the paper putting out a statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, I was initially hesitant. First and …