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The RNC Proved That Republicans Are Who They Have Always Been

Although the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) came under unprecedented circumstances, the messaging was consistent: They don't like Democrats.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

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Why Is It So Hard for Chapman University To Condemn Bigotry?

Following a professor's controversial article on Kamala Harris, the university remains unable to take a firm stance against prejudice.

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

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How Imposter Syndrome Is Disproportionately Affecting Women of Color

Although men and women experience the phenomenon, women face more feelings of fear and inadequacy in their everyday lives — especially Black women.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Illustration by Shelly Freund in COVID-19 article

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COVID-19 Could Be Reduced on Campuses With More Testing

Some universities have already closed due to an influx of coronavirus cases, but the University of Illinois may have found a solution.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

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Why It’s Important to Start Cardiac Screenings When You’re Young

SafeBeat, an organization working to provide cardiac screenings, helps prevent the death of young individuals from cardiac arrest.

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

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The Thin Blue Line Flag Doesn’t Belong in Schools, or Anywhere Else

The symbol is garnering a racist and hateful history, but that isn't stopping many people, and even schools, from proudly displaying it.

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

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Earth Overshoot Day 2020 Shows Humanity’s Big Impact on the Planet

Because of COVID-19 and quarantine, we depleted our environmental resources a little more slowly this year. That's still not enough though.

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of Biden at the DNC

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The 2020 DNC Shows Signs That Biden May Repeat Clinton’s Loss

The campaign has adopted many of the strategies employed in 2016, even though Democrats lost. If they want a win, they need to make changes.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

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‘Crikey! It’s the Irwins’ Carries on the Animal-Loving Legacy of Steve Irwin

The legend of the Crocodile Hunter lives on through his wife and children as they strive to continue his work in animal conservation in their wholesome reality show.

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio