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Opinion: Norway’s ban on deforestation

Opinion: Norway’s ban on deforestation

Taylor Crumley, Staff Reporter October 10, 2018

As the trees change colors and go through their annual transition from green and lush to brown and barren, it seems appropriate to draw attention to the problem that has been facing our world since the...

Opinion: Amazon workers win the fight for $15, but the war is not nearly over

Opinion: Amazon workers win the fight for $15, but the war is not nearly over

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 10, 2018

The trillion dollar company, Amazon, declared on Tuesday, Oct. 2 that it would be raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour. Senator Bernie Sanders is famous for championing the cause in 2015, but his support...

‘A Star Is Born’ is an Oscar-worthy masterpiece

‘A Star Is Born’ is an Oscar-worthy masterpiece

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2018

Ten years ago, the world was introduced to Lady Gaga, a singer-songwriter with an unequivocal ability to bring the “wow” factor to everything she does. But a decade later, a new star has been born...

OPINION: Socialism vs Capitalism

OPINION: Socialism vs Capitalism

Timothy Kandow, Political Contributor October 3, 2018

Various nominees for the Democratic Party such as Ayanna Pressley in Massachusetts, Stacey Abrams in Georgia and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York openly describe themselves as “social democrats.”...

Political Focus: Kavanaugh and Flake — a tale of no backbones

Political Focus: Kavanaugh and Flake — a tale of no backbones

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 3, 2018

The nation was riveted to special news coverage for much of the afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 27. It was the day of the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, where Dr. Christine Blasey Ford brought her testimony to...

Alt-J goes hip-hop with Reduxer

Alt-J goes hip-hop with “Reduxer”

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Alt-J returned with "Reduxer," a remix of their 2017 album "Relaxer," on Friday, Sept. 28. Unlike most other remixes,  "Reduxer" features new vocals and rappers on every track. As Alt-J is considered...

The future of fashion

The future of fashion

Taylor Crumley, Staff Reporter October 3, 2018

Have you heard? The clothes you are wearing are causing irreversible negative changes in our environment. But before you strip down, don’t worry. Big changes are being made in the fashion industry that...

Political Focus: Why is it so hard for us to believe women’s stories of sexual assault?

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 26, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh is in the news once again, and this time our favorite Supreme Court nominee is being accused by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford of sexual assault when both attended a party in the 1980s. This...

Living on Mackinac Island for the summer

Alyssa Ochss September 26, 2018

While working on an island primarily known for fudge and horses, you come across some weird smells. Like the combination of a fudge shop and a burger joint, or the all too familiar mixture of—you guessed...

Noah Cyrus has herself a “Good Cry” on debut EP

Noah Cyrus has herself a “Good Cry” on debut EP

Jordan Jewell, Staff Reporter September 26, 2018

Noah Cyrus released the first EP of her music career on Sept. 21. “Good Cry” features six tracks, including her newest single “Mad at You.” “Mad at You” generated a lot of buzz after Cyrus’...

Brockhampton’s new album Iridescent delivers

Brockhampton’s new album Iridescent delivers

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter September 26, 2018

Self-described boy band Brockhampton released their new album, "Iridescent," on Sept 21. The album is the first part of "The Best Years of Our Lives": trilogy. The collective is made up of 14 current...

Olivia Wilde and Oscar Isaac in “Life Itself.”

“Life Itself” is one tearjerking, tragic trainwreck

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2018

Dan Fogelman may be riding the wave of his hit TV series, “This Is Us,” but unfortunately for the Emmy-nominated writer-director, his sappy-yet-successful formula may have gone stale. In his latest...

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