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The opinions expressed in the following articles are that of the authors only and do not reflect the views of Le Provocateur newspaper or Assumption University.

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Bregman and the New Rotation

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Christopher Lambert Staff Writer Alex Bregman and the new look Red Sox have had a stellar spring training. Big free agent signing Bregman has 43 at bats this spring and has slashed 3 home runs and 12 hits while knocking in 10 RBI’s. He had a hot start and ha... More »

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Is Our Summer Break Too Early? Or Too Late?

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Amy Valentine Online Editor During this point in the spring semester, many of us students begin to excitedly anticipate summer break nearing closer every day. Whether you are taking a summer course, relaxing at the beach, or simply staying at home, the break a... More »

The Corporate Rise of Taylor Swift

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Jack Ewer Staff Writer I want to like Taylor Swift and for her to be America’s homegrown country music heart throb, but she declared herself a popstar a decade ago, and at this point in her career she herself feels more like a dominant corporation the cutthr... More »

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The Best Vacation Spot in the World

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Matthew Willar News Editor Bon bini! Looking to experience paradise on your next vacation? Aruba is the place for you. Whether you’re someone who likes to sit and sip cocktails on the beach all day or someone who enjoys water sports, casinos, nightclubs, and... More »

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NBC News Shakeup

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Rob Mullins Staff Writer Abroad Two weeks ago, Twitter was abuzz in reaction to the news that Joy Reid was fired due to the low ratings for her show on MSNBC. As shocking as this is, it is only the most recent step taken by the network in its unprecedented sha... More »

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Roll SEC Champs Florida Gators

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Christopher Lambert Staff Writer The March Madness tournament always lives up to its name and every year, there is a crazy upset that leaves people wanting more basketball. College basketball is easily the best basketball product on the planet and this year wi... More »

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St. John’s is in it to Win it

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Daniel Griffin Opinion Editor With another March rapidly ending, it’s still worth mentioning the tradition which certainly has made its mark on the month of March, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Otherwise and most commonly known as, “March Madness... More »

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Book First, Movie Second

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Emily Brill Arts and Entertainment Editor As an avid book reader, and self-proclaimed cinephile, I feel as though I am the only person who can speak on this long-debated subject. I have read many books in my life, a select few of them have turned into adaptati... More »

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Pros and Cons: Trump’s First Months Back in Office

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Matthew Willar News Editor Since President Trump returned to the White House nearly two months ago, it is without question that he has done more than most Presidents have done in their first months in office. With his cabinet quickly being confirmed and a Repu... More »

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Dethawing Shorts and Flip-Flops

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Danielle Aiken Editor in Chief Spring has sprung, or so they say. The annual marking of prolonged sunshine mixed with windy days is upon us. Truly, it seems hard to remember it is no longer a week in the winter season. Unless you happen to take a look at Assum... More »

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Is Incentivizing Lectures A Good Idea?

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Julia Forest Copy Editor I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all attended a lecture that we didn’t want to go to for extra credit, and maybe, possibly, a brownie on the way out. Extra credit can be used and seen as both a negative and positive incentive ... More »