Conference builds confidence
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Academic or career-based conferences play an important role in motivating people from all walks of life.
Kristen M. Smith, Writer
• March 1, 2016
How Chris rocked the Oscars boat
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Chris Rock’s 10 minute monologue addressed structural racism in the best way possible.
Tim Seeberger, Writer
• March 1, 2016
Streaming services pause fair pay
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Companies like Spotify exploit artist creativity with unequal pay.
Tim Seeberger, Writer
• March 1, 2016
Protect foreign language classes
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The cost of getting rid of small foreign language classes outweighs the cost of keeping them.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer
• February 23, 2016
Heal racial trauma with reconciliation
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Structural racism requires the dismantling of oppressive power systems.
Justin Yun, Writer
• February 23, 2016
U.S. immigration policies kill thousands
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Border militarization forces undocumented immigrants to trek across dangerous terrain.
Justin Yun, Writer
• February 23, 2016
To be or not to be politically correct
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Defend the free market of ideas.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer
• February 23, 2016
Step down from your social media platform
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Take caution when using social media as a PSA soapbox for personal or political opinions.
Melanie Kim, Writer
• February 23, 2016
West and east coasts chat differently
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The differences between New York and California conversations can leave new arrivals in the state feeling out of place.
Tim Seeberger, Writer
• February 22, 2016
Evangelicals must not fear politics
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Despite the common idea that the government should not legislate morality, Christians have a duty to political engagement.
Lewis Waha, Writer
• February 17, 2016
The party’s over
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The Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire primary indicate the gap between the political parties and their voters.
Jacqueline Lewis, Writer
• February 16, 2016
Families lose homes for home runs
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The 1950s construction of the Dodger’s stadium shows the problems caused by gentrification.
Justin Yun, Writer
• February 16, 2016
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