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With the November 2024 election quickly approaching, Democrats have rallied to field candidates for every state and federal legislative office in Florida. The initiative, spearheaded by organizations such as the Florida Democratic Party and the Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida, aims to expand representation and stimulate voter participation in… Read the rest at our website.

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Ozempic Has Reawakened Negative Beauty Standards

July 3, 2024 Temiloluwa Alagbe Ozempic

America is promoting weight loss at extreme costs. Since 2021, people have been using Ozempic, a Type 2 diabetes medication, to lose weight. The drug, first approved by the Food and Drug Administration around 2017, is composed of semaglutide, a medication that stimulates insulin production, decreases blood sugar and… Read the rest at our website.

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How I Am Facing My Fears As A Venezuelan Immigrant

June 23, 2024 Chirley Lopez Immigration, Venezuela

My name is Chirley López. I am a 40-year-old immigrant studying in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program at Wolfson Campus. I immigrated from San Cristóbal, Venezuela in January fleeing the political instability in my homeland and hoping to continue my career as a defense lawyer. However,… Read the rest at our website.

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Future Looks Bleak; An Overview Of America’s Presidential Candidates

June 10, 2024 Sean Yakobson Donald J. Trump, Joe Biden, 2024 Presidential Race

“This is the most important election in the history of America” is a line that surfaces during every presidential race, followed by a sense of disappointment. “Is this it? Are these our options?” And this year’s election is no different. Noteworthy candidates include Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Independent) and… Read the rest at our website.

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We’re Doomed

May 30, 2024 Isabel Paz Presidential Election, Donald J. Trump, Joe Biden

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Celebrities’ Private Jet Flights Are Contributing To The Climate Crisis

May 24, 2024 Temiloluwa Alagbe Private Jets, Climate Crisis

The relationship between celebrity-owned private jets and climate change have become a hot button issue on social media. Private air travel generates 5-14 times more carbon emissions than commercial flights, according to Transport & Environment, a collective of non-profit organizations that advocate for sustainable transportation. Kim Kardashian and Drake… Read the rest at our website.

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Hollywood Is Undergoing A Creative Fatigue

May 10, 2024 Temiloluwa Alagbe Creative Fatigue

In the past two decades, Hollywood has been churning out remakes and adaptations. Warner Bros.’ Willy Wonka, starring Timothy Chalamet, was one of the highest grossing movies of 2023. But, the film is merely a remake of the 1971 and 2005 versions of this tale. Another example is Mean… Read the rest at our website.

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Not Sure If College Is For You? Consider The Pros And Cons

May 10, 2024 Angel Araujo Higher Education

“Should I drop out of college?” The question has troubled countless college students, including myself, for years. According to a study conducted this year by Sallie Mae, a banking corporation, approximately one in four students are at risk of abandoning their pursuit of higher education. Tuition, transportation and stress… Read the rest at our website.

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How Writing Sports Stories Reconnected Me With My Grandpa

May 1, 2024 Nikole Valiente Baseball, grandfather

I’ve never had a passion for sports. But baseball, it’s in my blood—I’m Cuban. My grandpa, Francisco “Pipo” Valiente, was a baseball fanatic who played second-base in neighborhood ball games in Cuba. When he was in his 80s, Pipo’s blood pressure would spike when he watched his favorite teams,… Read the rest at our website.

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Looking At Autism Beyond The Spectrum

April 26, 2024 Sean Yakobson Autism

My name is Sean Yakobson; I’m a film student at North Campus’ School of Entertainment & Design Technology and I’m on the autism spectrum. Although I’ve had the condition my whole life, I didn’t become aware of it until I graduated high school in 2017. Autism spectrum disorder is… Read the rest at our website.

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