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OPINION: Great moments in revolutionary culture: watch more weird movies

Sophie Swengel, Opinion Writer February 1, 2024

When I asked my editor if I could title my column Great Moments in Revolutionary Culture — a nod to an old, underground Kent mag clipping featuring a pre-Pretenders Chrissie Hynde — I had a challenge...

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OPINION: Saltburn: masterpiece or wannabe?

Ava Branz, Opinion Writer January 31, 2024

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Saltburn (2023).   If you’ve been on the internet at all this past month or two, you’ve heard about "Saltburn". Directed by Emerald Fennell, "Saltburn"...

OPINION: EGOT: A look inside the lucrative status

Annemarie Karabinus, Opinion Writer January 30, 2024

Elton John recently joined the very elite club known as EGOT status. He is one of very few to achieve this elusive feat, and I believe he deserves it 100000% and then some. I absolutely adore Elton John;...

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OPINION: Why ‘The Holdovers’ is a wild-card choice for film of the year

Matthew Kiraly, Opinion Writer January 29, 2024

While scrolling on TikTok one day in November, I came across a video from user Cameron Kozak that was a movie review for a film I had not heard of before.  He started the video by saying, “So, we...

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OPINION: Behind the mic: Why most influencer podcasts miss the mark

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer January 27, 2024

It is 2019, and I am 17 years old, sitting in the passenger seat of my best friend's Jeep. The newest “Call Her Daddy” podcast episode plays in the background as we drive home from school. My best...

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OPINION: Why 10-year-olds are taking over Sephora

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer January 26, 2024

When I think of my childhood, I recall the sunny days filled with rubber bracelets, slime and colorful toys that my brother and I had begged for as soon as we saw the Cartoon Network ads.  I remember...

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OPINION: New Year’s resolutions can cause a negative impact

Ella Katona, Opinion Writer January 25, 2024

As we further progress into the new year, a common ritual is always set to compile a list of things you want to achieve before this fresh year ends. It can be something small like reading three books,...

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OPINION: Why ‘woke’ Disney is the best Disney

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer January 24, 2024

In November, Walt Disney Animation Studios released their newest film, “Wish,” to audiences. The film introduced the world to Disney’s first ever Afro-Latina heroine, Asha, who was voiced by the...

OPINION: Exercise is crucial for the health of your body and mind

OPINION: Exercise is crucial for the health of your body and mind

Jacob Freshly, Opinion Writer January 23, 2024

Our bodies were designed to move.  Our extraordinarily complex muscular, nervous and circulatory systems collaborate to accomplish incredible feats including running, climbing, jumping and swimming....

OPINION: Never the twain shall meet: Art and pain

OPINION: Never the twain shall meet: Art and pain

Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer January 22, 2024

I feel like I have been historically vague in my most recent articles. This is an art form in its own way. The denial of vulnerability but the refusal to be unseen. Something about the frankness needed...

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OPINION: And so it begins: Iowa Caucus 2024

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer January 18, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 15, registered Republicans in Iowa caucused as the first voters in America to voice their opinions on which candidate will trail the closest behind Donald Trump for the Republican presidential...

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OPINION: Why orcas deserve more recognition

Hannah Bulgrin, Opinion Writer January 18, 2024

The animal kingdom has a wide variety of species to choose from when someone asks the classic question, “What’s your favorite animal?” While some have personal connections to pets like cats or dogs,...