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OPINION: What we couldn't imagine

OPINION: What we couldn’t imagine

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor May 8, 2019

Growing up I knew I was different. I knew that what everyone considered “normal” wasn’t necessarily how I felt. When someone would make gay jokes or make fun of someone for the same reason, I felt...

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OPINION: Hiring a Leader

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 26, 2019

Throughout this semester I have been steeped in the political chaos surrounding Brexit. I have had to pay attention to what the UK and Europe are asking for, how Prime Minister May is handling the situation,...

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Game of Thrones

OPINION: What’s the Hype?

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 19, 2019

Game of Thrones has finally started up once more after almost two years of waiting. Two whole years. And we only got 54 minutes to start with. Now for those of you who don’t know why we, the fans,...

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The library is handing out buttons supporting individuals right to read. Photo by Hannah Lee

OPINION: Bundo’s Bounty and the Untold Story of Challenged Books

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 10, 2019

In a Last Week Tonight with John Oliver bit aired on March 18, 2018, John Oliver announced the release of the show's book A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo. This actual children’s book is about a rabbit...

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Opinion: Impressive Imposters

Austin Belet, Opinions Editor Apr 9, 2019

As the semester creeps towards its end, many of us are facing more and more projects that bear more and more weight on our grade. Whether it’s massive experiments that we need to provide deep analysis...

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President Donald Trump holds up an executive order requiring colleges to certify that their policies support free speech as a condition of receiving federal research grants, after signing, Thursday March 21, 2019, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.

OPINION: Free Speech and College

Austin Belet, Opinons Writer Mar 25, 2019

Just this Thursday, President Trump held a press conference discussing the “attack” of freedom of speech on college campuses, and the executive order he was signing in defense. Freedom of speech...

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The Atlantic Beach Primary Election is on Aug. 29. Photo by Hannah Lee

OPINION: First Coast Frenzy

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 22, 2019

Election day has come and gone here on the First Coast, though the sun has hardly set on the Mayor or the direction he has been moving in. Democrats have seen a ridiculously low turnout even when comparing...

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Michael Jackson’s hologram performed at the 2014 Billboard awards. 
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OPINION: Being honest with myself and you

Devan Shepard Mar 21, 2019

HBO aired the controversial documentary film Leaving Neverland last week. This film details alleged abuse by two of the young boys that Michael hung out with and who danced alongside him. One of them Wade...

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OPINION: Planet Fitness has Silly and Ironic Rules

Mellisa Soehono Mar 21, 2019
For $10 a month, it’s a steal. Tons of cardio and basically bare minimum equipment. For starters, that’s all you may need.
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OPINION: Youth Matters

Austin Belet, Opinions Writer Mar 19, 2019

Out of 64 candidates for our municipal election cycle, only 9 are running that are under the age of forty. We live in a generation of people who have grown up with more information and more access...

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Opinion: Banking on Syllabi

Austin Belet, Opinons Writer Mar 12, 2019

Though we are midway through the semester, I want you to reminisce with me about the anxiety that creeps in your soul as we approach a new semester. Recall, for a moment, the hesitation in purchasing textbooks...

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OPINION: Why fast fashion should be your last resort

Mellisa Soehono Mar 8, 2019

It’s easy to admit I don’t wear half the clothes currently hanging in my closet, sometimes I wonder why I even bought some of the things I have. The mentality of tricking myself into believing I need...

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