The world is in shambles, and when I say the world I mean Twitter (we have to know by that I won’t call it X, right?). For the past few …
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Reflections from WCSC Students – Part 3
“I think you get a little bit more of the heart of the city’s identity [by] being here and living in it, especially with the education we’re given.” Sara Kennel, …
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WCSC Semester Reflection
If you’ve been reading The Weather Vane recently, you’ve likely seen a feature series I started titled “Reflections from WCSC Students.” Well, I’ve been able to interview these students because …
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“The Substance”: So Gross, But So Good
For the past few weeks I’d been hearing all about “The Substance,” a movie that made its United States theatrical release on Sept. 20, all over Twitter (once again I’m …
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Reflections from WCSC Students – Part 2
Every political science major attending EMU must complete a semester-long or summer session at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC) in order to graduate. Political science students will typically find …
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Reflections from WCSC Students – Part 1
Every fall, spring, and summer, students from EMU, and other schools across the country, move into the Nelson Good House in Washington, D.C. to participate in the Washington Community Scholars’ …
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The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
On Sept. 22, 2023, Chappell Roan released her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.” The album did not appear on any major charts, debuting with numbers …
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Planet IX – Alien Rave Review: Music and Fun
Last week, I was asked by a friend if I wanted to go to a rave. Now, I have no experience going to raves, and I would go as far …
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“Cowboy Carter” is Beyoncé’s Best Work
“I like all genres of music, except for country.” I, like many others, have made this comment a handful of times when referring to my music taste. I don’t know …
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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, …