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Students knowing their rights
A recent House committee bill has taken on the controversial question of abortion and brought it to colleges and universities nationwide. The Pregnant Student’s Right Act aims to help support pregnant college students through their pregnancy in hopes of preventing young career-driven women from feeling forced to get an abortion in order to focus on […]
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Wattpad to print: The story of “Lore Olympus”
“Lore Olympus” rose to fame differently than traditionally published books do. Instead of competing in the market for graphic novels, the author Rachel Smythe had already built up a fanbase from the fanfiction site Wattpad. She had originally posted “Lore Olympus” on the free website before moving it to print when an opportunity came her […]
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New FAFSA updates for 2024-25
The new Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) form came out on Dec. 31, 2023. The form is an important asset for many college students in the U.S. as it assists with the paying of higher education costs. The application has traditionally opened up for students on Oct. 1, yet was postponed this past year […]
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Sports
Golf: a game for life
“It’s a sport for life,” said Hannah Higgins, a freshman double majoring in secondary education and history. She joined the Flyers golf team this past fall and has been playing the sport since she could remember. Higgins shared that golf is very technical but also friendly to all ages. As many do, her family has […]
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Opinions
Challenging beauty standards in 2024
In 2024, the issue of body shaming continues to persist, shedding light on the unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by society and the media. Body shaming can take various forms, from hurtful comments on social media to discriminatory casting decisions that reinforce harmful stereotypes. A notable instance that gained attention was the body shaming of Reneé […]
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Tempo
Rowing through theaters: “The Boys in the Boat”
With the Summer Olympics returning this year, it is fitting that the movie “The Boys in the Boat” was released. This movie depicts the University of Washington rowing team that competed at the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. It is quite an uplifting story, how nine working-class men coming out of the depths of the Great […]
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