I always found it surprising that I, a marketing major, would not need to take a foreign language during my time at the College. Yes, it’s less work for me, but I never considered it quite fair for my friends in other schools, where a foreign language seemed less applicable to their future career.
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It seems like every artist today has a Christmas song in their repertoire, with an overwhelming assortment of covers and interpolated remixes across all genres. I believe this is unnecessary.
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By Suzanne McCotterInterim Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsTo the Editor:In a recent letter to the editor, World Languages Chair Marimar ...
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As college students, most people have grown out of the herd mentality and now buy products that align with their personal tastes and preferences. However, trends will never fully disappear. Popular products will always emerge, whether we like them or not. While we may not face ridicule for resisting these trends, they can still feel desirable, as you frequently see others on campus flaunting certain items. This can make you question yourself on whether you genuinely like these products, or are simply drawn to them because they are popular.
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Based on the College Core program, it is evident that the College prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded education founded on diverse perspectives. However, we are sorely lacking in one critical area: financial literacy. In my experience, this topic is not nearly discussed as much as it should be, in high school or college.
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If the honors program wants to attract more students, there needs to be genuine benefits that students will receive by being part of the program. Priority registration, for example, should be the first few days of the registration periods.
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I received the news in the College’s student center while with my friend after one of our Circle K meetings. Liam Payne, 31, found dead in Buenos Aires after falling out of his 3rd floor hotel window.
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If you are considering whether to study abroad, my advice is to avoid dwelling on the what-ifs. Your friends and family will still be here when you get back, but the connections and experiences you create when studying abroad are unique and irreplaceable opportunities that you will hold in your heart forever.
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We’re all at a point in our lives where we’re going through a lot of change. As we decide what paths our careers will take us, we should also reflect on what can improve in our lives right now. Ask yourself whether or not the things you prioritize in your life are benefitting you in any way. Are there other things or people you can be giving greater attention and love to that will serve you even more?
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Nearly a year after Residential Education and Housing postponed its plan to implement a requirement that all first-year students live on-campus, with a handful of exemptions, the College announced earlier this month that it has reversed course and will once again implement this requirement beginning in fall 2025.
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This is all to say that, in recent years, I’ve noticed a cultural shift happening when it comes to how we listen to and engage with music. The act of casual listening, and by proxy, being a fan of said artist, is fundamentally dead — or at least severely reduced from what it used to be.
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As podcasts gain more traction and attention, content creators are rushing to get their slice of the pie. Not everyone has the same credibility as “Call Her Daddy” to be able to secure famous interviewees, so many of them turn into conversational podcasts based on the lives and opinions of the hosts. Some creators focus on drama, while others try to give advice to their listeners. But are any of these people really qualified to lead these conversations?
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The Wok station is only open during lunch and dinner time, so my question is, why don’t they offer pancakes there every morning for breakfast? Even though the two waffle makers are there every day instead of only on the weekends, I think that the mini pancakes would make a great addition. The waffle makers are often dirty, either crusted in batter or leftover grease, or there is no batter left at all.
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I think most adults can agree that Halloween feels like a much-needed break from reality and a rare opportunity to let loose with friends. As a college student, the anticipation of Halloween at the end of October serves as motivation for me to push through every exam, paper and assignment, knowing there’s a fun reward waiting at the end of the month.
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America’s newest generation of voters was practically raised on social media and is known for creating and interacting with most of the viral content that arises from apps like TikTok and Instagram. It seems like the Democratic and Republican parties are beginning to realize this, as evident in their strategies of using social media and pop culture to rake in young supporters.
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At World Languages and Cultures, we recently had to reduce 11 adjunct sections for the spring and summer because this year we can only use a maximum of 42 adjunct sections for the whole academic year. However, due to the Voluntary Separation Agreement, we lost two tenured faculty members just last year, which equals 12 classes per academic year.
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Being a Black woman, Beyoncé faces not one, but two unique challenges that the intersectionality of racism and sexism create in her pursuits in the country music industry.
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With the steady and consistent rise of different social media apps – TikTok especially – it has become normal to film oneself with music overlaid. One of the common occurrences on these music-video apps is using either sped up or slowed down versions of popular songs.
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The first two weeks of school can feel like an extension of summer, with warm weather and easy starter assignments from professors. But before we know it, leaves begin to fall, and so do some of our spirits.
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Without a doubt, I would not be the French speaker that I am today without the passion, guidance and motivation that my French teachers bestowed me.
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