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Derek Chauvin’s trial underscores the need for police reform in America

04/08/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist “I can’t breathe.” The three words that have been in all our minds since the news of the murder of George Floyd broke last year. The weight those three words carry — it’s immense. As Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin, stands trial, and as each witness gives their testimony, I cannot help but think that Chauvin is guilty. But for … Continue reading Derek Chauvin’s trial underscores the need for police reform in America

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The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry

03/25/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist As much as I love Spring and Summer, it is hardly my favorite time of year fashion-wise. Since high school, I’ve been self-conscious about my body. I know that according to my BMI, I am categorized as overweight, but I wouldn’t really call myself plus-size. Even so, wearing shorts and showing off my legs makes me nervous. Trying on … Continue reading The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry

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Zoom fatigue: College students face yet another threat to mental health

03/04/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist I’ll be honest — it’s been hard to start the month of March without thinking of the way things were this time last year. Last year, at the end of February, I went on a little spring break trip to Washington, D.C. with two of my sorority sisters and COVID-19 was something we didn’t think would send us home from … Continue reading Zoom fatigue: College students face yet another threat to mental health

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Donald Trump’s acquittal breeds disappointment among Americans

02/18/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist Over the weekend, former President Trump was acquitted on impeachment charges dealing with his involvement in the deadly insurrection at the Capitol Building on Jan. 6. This came as no surprise to me. When I logged on to Twitter after seeing headlines of the acquittal, my feed was filled with users writing as though they were shocked that this … Continue reading Donald Trump’s acquittal breeds disappointment among Americans

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Calls for the removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene are well-justified

02/04/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist There has already been so much drama in politics this year and it is only February. Between the insurrection at the Capitol and subsequent impeachment, it’s hard to even imagine what all is in store for 2021. And with so-called leaders like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, I just know we are in for one crazy term. To recap, Rep. … Continue reading Calls for the removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene are well-justified

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Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

11/12/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist When I was a kid, my parents used to tell me to not be discouraged because there weren’t as many women represented in politics or science as there were men. They told me that I can do anything as a girl and that being a girl is a superpower. I never understood why there had never been a female … Continue reading Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

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Change of opinion in the midst of new information and shifting attitudes is normal

11/05/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist A few semesters ago, I wrote an article on my boyfriend and I. At the time, he was very conservative and I was, and still am, very liberal. Things have since changed for us. Jarod had a bit of a wake-up call this summer. Between the lack of a response for the pandemic, the Black Lives Matter protests and … Continue reading Change of opinion in the midst of new information and shifting attitudes is normal

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The electoral college threatens the future of America’s democracy

Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist 10/29/2020 With less than a week until the election, I can certainly say I have never been so anxious for a political event in all of my 21 years on this planet. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say this is the most nervous I have been for anything ever.  There are a lot of factors contributing … Continue reading The electoral college threatens the future of America’s democracy

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