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Op-Ed: The Troubling Legacy of Anti-Vaxxer Andrew Wakefield

Tucker Bernon, Journalist April 13, 2022
With many people still unvaccinated, we must challenge the disinformation from people like Wakefield.
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Op-Ed: Bracketology, My March Madness Obsession

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist April 7, 2022
I love to expect the unexpected, and when something happens that even I didn’t expect, it excites me even more.
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Superstar Kyrie Irving elected not to get a COVID-19 vaccine, a decision which will not allow him to participate with the team.

Op-Ed: Athletes, Why Are You Still Unvaccinated?

Jack Malloy, Journalist April 5, 2022
All athletes in major sports should get vaccinated, even if they aren't required to.
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Will Smith.

Op-Ed: Wow, Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock

Sophia Bruno, Journalist April 1, 2022
The 94th Academy Awards were dramatically interrupted when Will Smith stormed on stage and slapped Chris Rock.
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Op-Ed: The European Union Must Protect Ukraine

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor March 16, 2022
Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself and won’t give up its freedom.
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Zak Adler 23 and Alison Rimas 23 walk down a one-way hallway last year, one of many health restrictions we have moved past since the start of the pandemic.

March 12: A Day to Define Our Generation

Gator Editorial Board March 12, 2022
Two years ago today, students here took their last steps on campus during a “normal” school year. Our world, shaken by COVID-19, has changed us. Now, we can change the world.
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Op-Ed: COVID-19’s Impact on Teenagers is Deeper Than You Think

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor March 12, 2022
From the beginning, I've believed that the pandemic will hit teenagers the hardest. Recent events have confirmed my thoughts.
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A wildfire ravages California last year.

Op-Ed: Act Now For Environmental Justice

Evan Michaeli, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2022
2021 experienced a record number of natural disasters. Soon enough, we will reach the point of no return. There is no "Planet B."
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In March 2020, customers cleared grocery store shelves as the pandemics supply chain crisis escalated.

Op-Ed: An End to COVID-19’s Consumer Supply Shortages?

Nicholas Kozhemiakin, Journalist March 3, 2022
For now, we can only wait and watch for the “Not Available” button to become “In Stock.”
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A neopronoun flag. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Respect Neopronouns

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist February 14, 2022
She, he, and they are not the only pronouns that people can use. Learn about neopronouns, which are often disrespected by transphobic people.
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Jakartas streets flood in 2013. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Op-Ed: Jakarta, A Sinking City In Indonesia

Conno Wagner, Journalist February 11, 2022
Jakarta's sinking begs the question of what it takes to fix infrastructure issues in large cities, including Boston.
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Banners in the college counseling office. Gator file photo.

Op-Ed: Taking The Pressure Off College Admissions

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor February 10, 2022
As high school students, it shouldn't matter what our parents or peers think about our college choices.
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