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Baring It All: The Injustice of Female Birth Control

We need more transparency and research to make birth control safer, more predictable and more targeted to the issue it is meant to address.

Vaccine Patent Protections and the Hypocrisy of US Health Care

By AIDAN LANE

Moderate Democrats, including Biden, continue to legislate as if health care corporations work in the best interest of the American people.

The Myth of a Crumbling United States: From the Perspective of a ‘Puppet State’ Citizen

By ERIC KIM

The United States is still a beacon of hope to the world, shining as an example for all other Westernized and democratic nations to follow.

Sliding Scale Fines and Why Criminal Justice Reform Needs To Adjust to Civil Law

By CLARA GERLACH

Civil law reforms, such as the implementation of sliding scale fines, are necessary step in creating a more equitable and fair government.

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Karens and Congee: Asian Foods Do Not Need White People’s Input

By JESSICA YU

Thinking congee needs to be “gourmet” and adapted to a modern, Western audience is incredibly insensitive, if not flat-out delusional.

Your All-in-One Guide to Daily @afffirmations

By JESSICA YU

The meme page @afffirmations is an easy and free alternative to seeking help by giving you advice, and here is a guide to its prescriptions.

The Police Do Not Belong at Pride

By JESSICA YU

With the announcement that New York City Pride organizers have banned police officers from marching in uniform at the Pride parade, it is important to understand the violence the LGBTQ+ community has faced at the hands of police

Far From Mars, Musk Is Colonizing Vulnerable Communities

By STEVIE CORTEZ

Elon Musk has proposed a Starbase in Brownsville, Texas, that, rather than improving the local area, will harm residents and the environment.

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Don’t Count Women Out of Your Fan Spaces

By BRIANNA DOUCETTE

Women make up a large percentage of fan groups and have a large affect even though many disparage them for liking shows superfluously.

TikTok, Other Cultures Aren’t Your Vernacular

By JAKE ERACA

TikTok trends, often terms found in the cultures of marginalized people, trivialize the words' origins and allow others to profit off them.

Kill Your Idols: In Defense of the Modern Antihero

By MICHAEL LEIFER

The modern antihero trope requires a more careful evaluation and more meaningful representation of female characters.

Are We Too Cool To Be Monogamous?

By AASTHA AGGARWAL

Young adults have lost sight of love and prioritized noncommittal relationships that grant short-term gratification to fulfill our needs.

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The Lincoln Center Halal Cart: Fighting Corporate Takeover One Gyro at a Time

By GRACE THOMAS

We can all agree that in these challenging — and, dare I say, unprecedented — times, we need a hero, often in the form of halal cart food.

The Hypocrisy of Fordham’s Jesuit Values

By KAREN WATANABE

As a Jesuit institution, it is a sign of hypocrisy for Fordham to deny Students for Justice in Palestine club status and a space on campus.

Commuters Deserve More at Fordham

By MYA ABDELWAHAB

Though Fordham's commuters have access to on campus services, many feel isolated from the community and are unable to go to social events.

Fordham’s First-Year Class Size Is Causing Problems

By BRIANNA DOUCETTE

With more students on campus than ever, the first-year class of over 1,000 is unsustainable for Fordham's future as a small school.

So You’ve Tested Positive for COVID-19 — Now What?

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

Fully vaccinated students have tested positive for COVID-19. Fordham residents should be prepared for the university's quarantine procedures.

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