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Old Ideas about Race Re-Surface with the Alt-Right Movement

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Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Alternative Right Movement was born out of the internet only in the past year or so. Using online message boards to communicate with one another, these mostly young, White men, through memes and other methods, champion their platform: anti-multiculturalism, anti-immigration, anti-feminism and, perhaps more than anything else, anti-political … [Read more...] about Old Ideas about Race Re-Surface with the Alt-Right Movement

Staff Editorial: Pay Attention to Events After the Election

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Art by Peau PorotesanoThe election might be over, but as conscientious young adults we cannot lose focus on the controversial issues highlighted during this election cycle. In the past months, a lot of problems were brought to light, including immigration, the refugee crisis, women's rights, sexual assault and religious tolerance. Now more than ever, it's important to give … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pay Attention to Events After the Election

Clean Energy Halted By Oil Companies

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Art by Jessica RagsdaleNational Geographic recently released their compelling documentary regarding climate change titled “Before the Flood,” featuring Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio. The film follows DiCaprio as he explores the impact our carbon footprint has had on the earth and the ways in which companies like Tesla have innovated technology that could … [Read more...] about Clean Energy Halted By Oil Companies

Clean Energy Halted By Oil Companies

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Art by Jessica RagsdaleNational Geographic recently released their compelling documentary regarding climate change titled “Before the Flood,” featuring Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio. The film follows DiCaprio as he explores the impact our carbon footprint has had on the earth and the ways in which companies like Tesla have innovated technology that could … [Read more...] about Clean Energy Halted By Oil Companies

Stem Cell Research Still Opposed

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Art by Jessica RagsdaleDr. Eugene Gu was well on his way to a breakthrough that could save lives, according to Laura Bassett's article, "How House Republicans Derailed a Scientist Whose Research Could Save Lives," published Nov. 3 by The Huffington Post. In 2014, Gu was the first person to successfully implant the heart and kidney of a human fetus into a rat. Although that … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Research Still Opposed