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Diversity means more than an all-black cast

Oct. 9, 2014

As the fall television season continues, viewers can finally see which shows stand out as the winners and losers of the season. After the premiere ratings of primetime network television came in, one thing became crystal clear: diversity works on TV. Among the winners are three shows on ABC: “Scandal,” “How To Get Away with Murder” and “Black-ish.” These three shows premiered strong with a viewership of 11.9 million, 14 million and 10.8 million, respectively.

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‘Twin Peaks’ return bound to disappoint

Oct. 8, 2014

Last Friday, director David Lynch sent out a rather interesting tweet: “Dear Twitter Friends: That gum you like is going to come back in style!”

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Scott, Crist: not leadership Fla. needs

Oct. 7, 2014

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Fla. Amendment 2 medical marijuana regulations, restrictions just don’t cut it

Oct. 7, 2014

Election Day is quickly approaching. On Nov. 4, Florida voters will decide whether to enact Amendment 2: The Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative.

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Everyone, stop freaking out about Ebola

Oct. 6, 2014

After the first case of the Ebola virus in the U.S. was diagnosed last week, many Americans were struck with a fresh wave of panic and fear.

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Give young adult literature a chance

Oct. 5, 2014

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BDS threatens prospects of Israeli-Palestinian peace

Oct. 5, 2014

As someone who cares deeply about peace, justice and human rights in the Middle East, I am very concerned about recent events on campus promoting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) against Israel.

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Secret Service needs new vision, leadership

Oct. 2, 2014

The Secret Service has a storied history of preventing assassination attempts on the president and the First Family.

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Tinder: Helpful when used correctly

Oct. 2, 2014

At the end of the fairy tale, Cinderella lives happily ever after. Why wouldn’t Tinderella as well?

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Internet misogyny needs to be stopped

Oct. 1, 2014

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Netanyahu address plays on ignorance

Sep. 30, 2014

The U.N. General Assembly room has been welcoming a lot of celebrity guests lately.

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Medical marijuana: yes; Amendment 2: no

Sep. 30, 2014

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Censorship, despite intent, is unpatriotic

Sep. 29, 2014

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Why I’m not siding with ‘HeForShe’

Sep. 28, 2014

Recently, actress and millennial sweetheart Emma Watson gave a speech in front of the U.N. about the importance of male involvement in the women’s rights movement. While I am a fan of Watson and the idea of male-inclusive feminism, I’m not interested in making an impassioned plea for male support. The concept of gender equality is so simple. I don’t feel the need to coax anyone — male or female — into supporting such a cause, nor do I want to explain to them why it does not yet exist. I’m not going to drag out the statistics on wage inequality, launch into an overview of rape culture or explain why the concept of “legitimate rape” is bogus.

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President Obama’s ‘latte salute’ a non-issue

Sep. 28, 2014

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The Mysterious Case of Charlie Crist

Sep. 28, 2014

This week, all across the state of Florida, absentee ballots are being distributed, signaling the beginning of voting for the 2014 elections. Obviously, the most closely watched race is the one for Florida governor between Republican incumbent Rick Scott and the Democratic challenger, former Gov. Charlie Crist.

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Everyone’s needed for climate movement

Sep. 25, 2014

This Sunday, more than 300,000 people descended on Times Square to bring awareness to the pressing threat of climate change. This gathering was the largest climate demonstration in history.

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Bisexuality is real, not just indecision

Sep. 25, 2014

t’s hard to talk about sex without mentioning sexuality. But for many people, sexuality is a deeply sensitive and personal topic.

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Watson’s UN speech vital step to equality

Sep. 24, 2014

In the wake of the second mass celebrity nude photo leak in a month, the NFL’s swan dive into domestic violence scandal and squeals of pathetic, impotent rage from the #gamergate dweebs, Emma Watson graced the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday with her radiant presence to make an important announcement.

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Stapleton case causes autism in kids to be misunderstood

Sep. 23, 2014

On Monday and Tuesday, “Dr. Phil” aired a two-part exclusive interview and show called “A Mother’s Worst Nightmare,” which featured a Michigan woman named Kelli Stapleton. Last September, Stapleton was accused of trying to murder her daughter, Isabelle “Issy” Stapleton, and attempting suicide.