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When to Decorate?

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Kate LaPlaca Staff Writer When Nov. 1 rolls around, the annual debate begins: when is the right time to start decorating for the holidays? Should you decorate for winter and Christmas separately, or put everything up at once and take it down together? Personal... More »

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The Ultimate Supremacy of Hot Apple Cider

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Allison Clark Staff Writer Trudging through the wet and mucky fairgrounds, I stagger towards the keeper of the warmest of fall drinks and the sweetest of snacks: the apple cider and donut stand. The reason for my approach was not originally to retrieve a steam... More »

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“It’s Ok I’m Ok”… Because I Saw Tate McRae

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Molly Kelly and Amy Lee Staff Writers Getting ready and want to feel cute? Listen to Tate McRae! Got cheated on or need to get over a rough break up with an ugly troll? Tate is your gal! Just want to feel comfortable in your own skin? Again, McRae is the way. ... More »

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When Mariah Defrosts: The Great Christmas Music Debate

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Molly Kelly Staff Writer Just as soon as you start packing away your ghouls and goblins, all of a sudden it’s almost as if Mariah Carey spawns out of the North Pole immediately. Once the clock hits 11:59 on October 31st, and November arises, her presence fee... More »

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The Deal with “Deadbeat”

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Nora Geoghegan Staff Writer On Oct. 17th, Tame Impala (A.K.A. Kevin Parker) released his highly anticipated fifth studio album “Deadbeat”, and it did not disappoint. The sonic nature of the album is something new and exciting. It borders towards more club ... More »

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Sexual Assault Cases in Professional Sports

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Colleen Finn Staff Writer This summer, the five professional hockey players involved in the Hockey Canda Sexual Assualt case were acquitted of their sexual assault charges. On July 25th, the NHL shared in an official statement that “the allegations made in t... More »

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Bad Bunny Makes Waves

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Mackenzie Tupja Staff Writer When Bad Bunny was announced as this year’s Super Bowl halftime performer, many reactions came pouring in, from fans and others. For many, it’s an exciting and long-overdue recognition that will mirror the growing influence of ... More »

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10 Horror Flicks that Slay (Literally)

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Amy Lee Staff Writer Scream, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street. What do these films all have in common besides being beloved and classic horror movies? They’re not scary. At least not by today’s standards. As a scaredy-cat turned horror m... More »

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Should Fall Break Still Exist?

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Daniel Griffin Opinion Editor With Fall Break somehow already in the rearview once again, students across the country are returning to their campuses to begin what can be a very daunting midterm season. Some receiving an entire week off for their Fall Break, s... More »

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Uniforms or No Uniforms in Schools?

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Christopher Lambert Staff Writer For the longest time, schools required uniforms for their students to wear. Typically,  private schools enforce these rules and regulations on their students to distinguish  themselves from other schools. As a former public-s... More »

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Traditions: My Family Applepicking Story

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Daniel Griffin Opinion Editor Lucky enough to grow up in a big family with some even bigger traditions, for me as a kid every season meant something special. From St. Patty’s Day at our favorite Irish restaurants to birthday dinners at The Chateau and everyw... More »

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Meaningful Tattoos Reign Supreme

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Emily Brill Arts and Entertainment Editor As someone who has three meaningful tattoos, I feel as though I am qualified to give some insight on this age old debate. I have three meaningful tattoos scattered in who or what they are dedicated to. My first tattoo,... More »