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Teaching Respect: It’s Time Students Took a Closer Look at How They Treat Their Teachers

April 11, 2019

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Most youths our age do a great job of respecting each other. We generally refrain from asking invasive questions, riling each other up, and displaying attitude. We rant to friends when somebody else disrespects us, whether the...

Your Passions are Not Coincidental: How to Pick Your Career

Soncheree McCampbell, Staff Writer

April 11, 2019

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To make a smart decision you must think with your heart. Nowhere is this sentiment more important than in college students selecting an appropriate major. In 2017, Abigail Hess of CNBC reported on Bill Gates’ response to...

The Other Side of Gender Inequality

Niges Getahun, Staff Writer

April 10, 2019

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Is forced equality of outcome the way to counter the gender differences in America? Should we try to ensure a fairly-represented gender ratio in all fields? Is the gender wage gap a measure of inequality in the country? Are these...

Celebrating New York City’s Ban on Natural Hair Discrimination

Jordan Shorter, Staff Writer

April 10, 2019

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The New York City Commision on Human Rights recently passed new guidelines that make discrimination based on hair texture or hair style unlawful discrimination and anyone who is in violation of this can be fined up to $250,000. According...