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The opinions of THE LATEST's guest contributors are their own.
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"Forever Halloween" Finally Gets a Repress
The Maine recently released more band merchandise, including the vinyl rerelease of "Forever Halloween." This highly anticipated release led to their online merchandise store temporarily crashing, so what makes "Forever Halloween" so important and sought after?
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What About the Others?
I have been refraining from writing about it for several reasons, but it is time to ask the question: What about the others who died on the day the police murdered George Floyd? Where are the protests over their needless deaths? Almost nothing has been reported about them in the national media. Here are two of their stories.
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A Tale of Two Countries
And if I may continue stealing from Charles Dickens, it was the worst of times, and it was the best of times. As the Zimbabwe economy lurches on the edge of the abyss, regional powers look on, cluck their tongues, and maybe wring their hands. But in Malawi, the Warm Heart of the tourist brochure, civil society and voter involvement has wrought a surprising change.
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Justice for Jayraj and Fenix: Police Brutality in India
When George Floyd died, Indians throughout the world protested. But when our own country grapples with the same problem, we choose to turn a blind eye. We need to change this narrative and take a stand. A stand against police brutality, against unwarranted aggression, against institutionalized unaccountability; all this begins with demanding justice for Jayraj and Fenix.
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How to Experience Language Immersion at Home
As a student pursuing a minor in a foreign language, I struggled particularly with my foreign language class when my university converted to online classes. In order to continue learning as best as I could given that the class was no longer having conversations, I tried to immerse myself in the language as best as I could. If you are trying to learn a language but struggling to progress, here is my advice as a foreign language student.
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The Fear of the Return
What makes us scared? Is it the fear of the unknown? The fear of not being in control or simply, is it the fear of life itself? For the last handful of months, the landscape of our nation has lived in a state of trepidation as a global pandemic has reared its ugly head, killing thousands and affecting millions. But what happens when it comes time to return? I sat down with some local college athletes to discuss the fear that comes with returning to the sports they love.
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Age of Consent: A New Renaissance
The political malaise of our age is amply illustrated by the present and ubiquitous call to action against the memory of slavery. And while I find the concept of slavery abhorrent, we should be aware that we might be distracted by fake arguments and lose sight of the core principle at stake — that of consent to be ruled.
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Jenny Slate Leaves 'Big Mouth': Does Race Matter in Voice Acting?
Jenny Slate quits her role as Missy on the animated TV series 'Big Mouth' because of her belief that in voicing a biracial character she is contributing to erasing Black people. This raises the questions of why white actors are being hired for these roles and why it's wrong, in addition to what we can do to ensure more representation.
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Unmasked: Celebrities' Hypocrisy During the Pandemic
Although many conversations are constantly taking place about protecting ourselves and our communities during COVID-19, it appears that some celebrities are not playing by the same rules. The question remains: why are we giving them this power?
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