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Rave: SparkNotes Are a Literary Lifesaver

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Art by Jackie Lopez Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. SparkNotes makes it easy for book lovers and students to explore literature even when life gets busy. Imagine always having an experienced literature expert at your disposal, ready to explain the meaning … [Read more...] about Rave: SparkNotes Are a Literary Lifesaver

Opinion: Movie ‘Tár’ Leads Gender Representation Astray

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The 2022 movie “Tár” leads to a series of controversies around its depiction of the main character, Lydia Tár. The film is a great production, yet the world presented in the film is not reality. “Tár” is about the story … [Read more...] about Opinion: Movie ‘Tár’ Leads Gender Representation Astray

Opinion: You Can Survive Being Alone in College

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In high school, I had a shining image of what college would be like: a fresh start with many opportunities to meet new people and forge close friendships. But reality didn’t completely fulfill my expectations. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: You Can Survive Being Alone in College

Opinion: Abandon Starbucks, Buy an Espresso Machine

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Before I had tasted real coffee, coffee to me was a form of adrenaline —a bitter shot into my veins to keep me alive for finals week. But one day, my uncle brought home this beautiful Breville Barista Espresso … [Read more...] about Opinion: Abandon Starbucks, Buy an Espresso Machine