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The Complexity of Identity

July 11, 2018

"The concept of identity is a complex one, shaped by individual characteristics, family dynamics, historical factors and social and political contexts." The above quote comes from...

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Pillars of Potential

Pillars of Potential

July 11, 2018

Sometimes, we live our lives without knowing our purpose or reaching our potential. This creates a feeling of emptiness, which leads to an unhappy life. This thought is often overlooked,...

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How to Secure the Bag

How to Secure the Bag

July 11, 2018

This past summer, Jay-Z released his 13th album, “4:44” and gave us all a clear view on ways we can build wealth in a system that isn’t particularly for us. His lyrics brought...

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What’s the Word? AAVE & the Evolution of Language

July 11, 2018

Hey! Hi. Hello! Yo! Wassup!? These are all common greetings that we hear from day to day. A couple of these greetings probably wouldn’t be used in emails to professors, but why...

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Pop Politics: The Role of Public Figures in Political Activism

Pop Politics: The Role of Public Figures in Political Activism

July 11, 2018

Graphic by Alex Tharnish   Growing up, I never imagined I would find pop culture and politics merging as one. I always thought it was politicians’ responsibility to influence...

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Being Black At A PWI

Being Black At A PWI

July 10, 2018

Going to college is already a complex and rigorous journey for students. From understanding how to receive the most financial aid, to balancing a social life with academics, it...

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Why I Am Not A Feminist

Why I Am Not A Feminist

July 10, 2018

I will never be a feminist. I understand that is a very extreme statement to make, but the feminist movement relentlessly proves to be a notion that I can not stand behind. I do...

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Banding Together Against The Travel Ban

July 10, 2018

With a few ill-advised strokes of his pen, Donald Trump demonstrably changed the environment for millions of immigrants in America and hundreds of thousands hoping to gain entry...

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Trump’s Presidency and the Black Millennial

July 10, 2018

After a long day of news updates and refreshing my Facebook feed, I find myself asking, “How the heck did we get here?” We heckled for months the idea of “Celebrity Apprentice”...

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Activism in Athletics

Activism in Athletics

October 1, 2017

Over the years, activism has surfaced in music, movies, television and sports which are all still popular today, but recently, athletes have been more prominent with their activist...

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