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RAVE: I Give a Damn About an Oxford Comma

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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. As I think about the Oxford comma, sharp pain, shuddering grief and simmering rage course through my veins. Did you catch that? There is the unfortunate absence of a significant grammatical component in the previous … [Read more...] about RAVE: I Give a Damn About an Oxford Comma

Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition

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Nimona draws up plans in front of the murder wall in Ballister’s secret hideout. Despite challenges with production and COVID-19, “Nimona” made its way to the screen June 23. Photo courtesy of Netflix Content Warning: This story mentions the topic of suicide. Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to … [Read more...] about Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition

Opinion: Are You Busy, or Are You Avoiding Being Alone With Your Own Thoughts?

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Art by Mary PalumboTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Students often view summer break with a breath of relief — the full weight of school lifts, and there is more room to relax. However, after a while, they quickly find themselves bored and scramble for … [Read more...] about Opinion: Are You Busy, or Are You Avoiding Being Alone With Your Own Thoughts?

Opinion: Technology-Assisted Euthanasia Breaches Human Morality

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Content Warning: This story discusses the topic of suicide. 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 long, almond-shaped pod looks like something straight out of a science fiction show like "Love, Death & Robots," but its futuristic exterior shouldn’t … [Read more...] about Opinion: Technology-Assisted Euthanasia Breaches Human Morality

Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality

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A winged pink creature emerges from Martinez's corpse. Martinez dropped this photo when announcing the release date of the opening track "DEATH" in her new album "Portals," released March 31. Photo courtesy of GeniusTransparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review … [Read more...] about Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality