By: Lenora Kirkland There are few things Americans hate more than totalitarian rulers. Founded upon the concepts of democracy and federalism, the values of the monarchy could not be further from those of the American people. But now, in light of Queen Elizabeth’s death, our country lowers its flags half mast, mourning a queen we […]
By: Jennie Brouse I feel like the title should go without saying, but it seems that as the days move forward I tend to see more and more people drooling over idols that have no idea who they are. Celebrities (and politicians) put on a persona almost every time they leave the house; every performance,
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By: Hannah Bonanducci For most of the people reading this, you’re a student at Eastern University that has, in some form or another, interacted with College Board. AP classes and tests, the PSAT, SAT and so on are almost inevitable for any high school student looking to enter college. However, with a lot of schools
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By: Daniel Finegan Sept. 18-24 was banned books week. This event, in the words of the American Library Association, “celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.” This, however, raised questions for me that I believe should be answered, or at least discussed more openly:
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By: Danielle Curry You’ve heard the spiel. You don’t need me to tell you to drink water, get eight hours of sleep and do your homework, nor will the perpetual reiteration of these things blow your mind. That being said, some of the clichés have merit. I’ve tweaked some of the classic advice to better
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By: Katherine Seeley When it comes to studying, it can be hard to get into it. Everyone is different when it comes to studying but I want to share a few of my study tips that help me! Depending on when the test is, I try to study in advance. If it is a major
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By: Daniel Finegan Conversation is hard. I admit that I am terrible at it. It is not something that comes naturally to me. Especially when I disagree with someone, it is difficult to actually listen to what they are saying, instead of just planning what I’m going to say next, or even interrupting so I
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A film review of “The Hundred-Foot Journey.” By: Brian Lines “Food is memory.” Indian food brings me memories of my childhood. When we lived in Kenya, my mother learned how to make dishes from the Indian cuisine because Indian spices were some of the only spices we could actually obtain. Plain rice and grilled sausage
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By: Jennie Brouse Broadway’s longest-running musical of all time, “The Phantom of the Opera”, announced recently that the iconic show would be leaving Broadway. After 35 years of dazzling audiences, the show plans to display its last performance on Feb. 23 of next year. The Phantom of the Opera follows the story of a disfigured,
By: Brian Lines I would like you to do something for me: try and recall the last book you read through entirely that was not tied to school. Perhaps it is a novel you read over a summer, or a young-adult fiction book you read in middle school or even a kids book you remember
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