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Appropriation is theft. Appreciation is comprehension.

October 28, 2020 Opinions Editor 3

Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, growing up, my favorite Disney princess was Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.” I loved her long brunette hair, […]

Opinion: With Halloween approaching, there is a fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation

October 29, 2019 Opinions Editor 0

Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Spooky season is upon us. It’s time to trick or treat, time to carve out some pumpkins, time to get your […]

Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special ‘Sticks and Stones’ pushes the boundary between comic relief and brutal offense

September 10, 2019 Opinions Editor 7

Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor I clicked on his face ready to roll on the floor, clutching my stomach to stop the pain of his humor. I […]

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Violence should not stop free speech

January 14, 2015 Executive Editor 0

Charlie Hebdo is, on a more polite day, a controversial magazine. On its worst day, the caricatures tend to be downright racist and offensive.

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How to profit off provoking others

September 29, 2014 Executive Editor 0

Victoria Zawitkowski Contributing Columnist It only cost $129 to own a holeridden, blood-splattered sweatshirt from Urban Outfitters with “Kent State University” across the front. Trivializing […]

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