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Disinformation Campaigns and the Internet: Who to Trust?

In recent years, American journalists have increasingly publicized Russian efforts to influence public opinion online through targeted disinformation campaigns and hacking attempts. However, these kinds of state-sanctioned programs are not new, nor are they the sole province of former KGB agents. Over the course of the Cold War, both the Soviet Union and the nations […]

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Dear Betsy DeVos: I was liberal before I was a college student

Looking back at my time in high school, one student in a sea of over 2,000, I can say with confidence that it was nothing like college. The whole point of high school, I argue, is to teach young people how to follow rules and schedules which are handed to them. An itinerary they have […]

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We all are products of immigration, and we aren’t illegal

“America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!” Since the dawn of time, migration has been a part of humanity; we conquer, discover or quite simply survive. Regardless of where we’re from, we are products of migration – from across the world, an ocean […]

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Trump revives controversial construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline

On Jan. 24, President Trump signed executive orders directing the Army Corps of Engineers to “review and approve in an expedited manner” the further construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Dakota Access Pipeline has become increasingly controversial over the last couple months. One of the four states in which the DAPL goes through is […]

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The Evolving Linkages between Parenthood and Marriage

Like Jesus or Wonder Bread, marriage – and more specifically, marriage characterized by cozy, picket-fence domesticity – is deeply woven into American life and consciousness. Few traditions are as discussed and disputed; few are so loathed and loved. While marriage retains its significance, if symbolically, among Americans today, the institution itself is evolving, and rapid […]

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“A Day Without Women”: Women’s March Organizers speak to their next movement

Let’s hit Trump where it hurts – in the money. On February 7th a simple and bold picture was posted on Instagram stating “General Strike: A Day Without a Woman” by the 2017 Women’s March organizers: Tamika Mallory, Carmen Perez, Linda Sarsour, and Bob Bland. The date yet to be determined but the message is […]

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Thinking of studying abroad? Here’s why you should

“The lows are really low, and the highs are really high,” said Na Young Shin ’17. I couldn’t agree more. Studying abroad is an experience in learning how to make judgements by yourself, and developing the self-confidence to do so. It is about finding ways to meaningfully communicate with strangers, sometimes (most times) without using […]

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What ‘wellness’ really means

Self- care is an aspect of life that is heavily overlooked in the rapid paced environment in which we live our 21st century lives. Life these days is like marching to a never-ending beat in a constant struggle to keep up. It is easy to forget to attend to many basic necessities of existence with […]

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Terrorism does not always wear a hijab or turban

This past week, I fell upon an article published by the Washington Times on June 24, 2015, entitled “Majority of fatal attacks on U.S. soil carried out by white supremacists, not terrorists.” After President Trump placed an  immigration ban on seven predominantly Muslim countries, this article felt more necessary and relevant than ever. However, after […]

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What Next?

I’ve been following the election for well over a year, so naturally I was there watching the polls on Nov. 9th. For 5 hours I followed each county and state as they turned red or blue, but before Pennsylvania was confirmed to be in favor of Donald Trump, I was already anticipating a Trump presidency. […]