While I have always had a passion for writing, journalism had never been my thing. The only time I interacted with news growing up was when my parents put on …
Opinion
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Is it time to reconsider the cross-cultural experience?
In the background of a small bedroom, a Google Home thumps on a desk. An eclectic blend of music ricochets lazily off the walls, hard rap flows bleeding into orchestral …
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Burnout in college students
College life can be a lot of fun, but it can also be more demanding than life in high school. Even though there can be more flexibility in college, there …
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You don’t know any better
I tend to be someone who gets pretty involved in a topic if it worries me. I was never very political before COVID-19, and I rarely ever kept up with …
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Commuter POV: My car is uncomfortable
Many young people in their 20s experience back pain like they are in their 50s. That is what it feels like when you are scrunched up in your car seat, …
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Editorial: writers needed
I applied for EMU knowing that I wanted to be a Writing and Peacebuilding double major. I showed up to Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) expecting to only take …
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Rules and regulations are more important than ever
These past weeks have proven difficult for many residential students with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. My goal is this: to hypothesize why there was such a large increase …
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Intersectionality in the classroom
Everyone in college experiences being invested in a class, participating in discussions, and enjoying its contents. The courses that a student takes usually pertain to their major or are in …
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Gender roles in Latinx culture
As a Latinx woman, I have experienced and witnessed the gender roles that affect our behaviors, values, and attitudes. These gender roles become traditions that are passed down from generation …
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Editorial: managing time when online
I start my day the night before by laying out my clothes, creating a checklist of classes and work, and checking off my calendar. Since classes were moved online, I …