“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, …
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Snubs and Surprises at the Oscars
Awards season is in full swing and the last major award show to take place highlighting the films released in 2023 is the Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. …