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Instagram is a heavily prevalent social media platform currently used by over one billion people worldwide. However, in recent growth, Instagram has transitioned from an artsy social app into a platform that perpetuates unattainable beauty standards. It has become less of a safe space for young and impressionable people as …

In 1948, over seven hundred thousand Palestinians were forcibly removed from their homes and ancestral lands by the Israeli military in what is now referred to as the Nakba, or the “tragedy.” Seven decades have passed, and the expelled Palestinians have yet to be granted the right of return. Palestinians …

The situation at the southern border has hardly improved, leaving those seeking safety and a brighter future in a compromising position. Some politicians, like Trump and his crew, try to frame the border situation as a crisis, which while partly true is leaving out a key theme: the U.S. is …

Trigger warning: the following article contains descriptions of sexual assault. On March 3, 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard was walking home from a friend’s place in London. Following a normal set of safety precautions,  she called her boyfriend and routed the walk through well-lit streets. Instead of returning home, however, …

Warning: contains information regarding sexual assault that may be triggering to some individuals From keeping an eye on their drink to holding a key between their fingers as they walk to their car, women around the world have been raised to harbor constant situational awareness and adopt a cautious approach …

Universities like Oxford, Princeton, and Harvard are household names. With tuition as high as 60,000 dollars, before adding on living expenses, and acceptance rates dropping to below five percent, the competition to get into the world’s top schools is higher than ever. This is not due to a rapid increase …

Human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research is a rapidly developing discipline in modern medicine. With the potential to treat diseases, like Parkinson’s disease and diabetes, and a unique ability to multiply into other types of cells, stem cells offer great promise for understanding human development. Along with the praise, hESC …

The horse racing industry, once dominating the world of American sports, has become a subject of controversy. The recorded deaths and abuses of horses in the industry has created a growing scrutiny of the sport, with many questioning if it is ethical to continue.  According to the Jockey Club’s Equine …

On Jan. 4, a worrying precedent was set in the U.S. Senate. The 1.9 trillion stimulus package, proposed by President Joe Biden, was voted precisely 50/50 by the Senate on party lines, leaving the final decision up to Vice President Kamara Harris. Harris voted for the package, but the deep …

A new presidency is now well underway in an America still deeply divided from the last. The transition process since President Joe Biden officially won the state of Pennsylvania has been marked by increasing tumultuousness, highlighting the extent to which some Americans are willing to go to fight for certain …