LinkedIn is overrated and overpriced. Photo by Bastian Riccardi/Pexels By Marcelo Maximilian Staff Reporter As a journalism major and professional freelance journalist, networking comes naturally to me. It’s the foundation that leads me to the sources and information I need to be a good reporter. On the surface, LinkedIn sounds like the key to opening […]
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Surf the Net with Safety
Graphic showing protesting to protect our children. Art by Aliyah Brown By Aliyah Brown Staff Reporter Throughout the years the internet has debated if posting a child on social media is exploitation. Sharing pictures or information about your kid might jeopardize his or her privacy. When information is published online, it is impossible to regulate […]
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The Buzz on Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have a chokehold on college students. Here’s why that’s a problem. Photo courtesy of iStock. By Sara Bhatt, Staff Reporter Energy drinks, though intended to provide quick boosts of energy and alertness, come with consequences both long-term and short-term. With the growing popularity of various energy drinks, especially amongst college students including those […]
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The Weight Of The World
Thank you flier for all the moms. Art by Aliyah Brown. By Aliyah Brown, Staff Reporter Imagine carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders while also providing for your children who rely on you for water, food, and other necessities. Your physical and mental health comes second to theirs because you have to […]
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Navigating Military-Funded Schooling
While trying to figure out my military funding for school, I would spend the occasional Friday on drill weekends to visit the Education Service Office while it was open to avoid a separate visit on a weekday. Photo by Marcelo Maximilian By Marcelo Maximilian, Staff Reporter As a patriotic American who loves their country enough […]