Western savior complex as modern imperialism Thousands of college students go abroad each year with the hopes of making a difference in underdeveloped countries. They…
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Building support for war by villainizing Muslims The Rise of ISIS (also known as The Islamic State or ISIL) shocked America this summer as the…
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Colorado high school caught up in AP history curriculum controversy “The committee’s initial projects will be a review of the AP U.S. History curriculum and…
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A look inside the dangers of contemporary war reporting Miles Amoore crouched behind a red gate. Loyalist snipers could be anywhere, but he just needed…
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U.S. foreign policy and terminology manipulation Why do so many Americans fear terrorism? Many political experts argue it typically derives from fear of the unknown.…
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Emphasizing humanity as a common experience “You’re an inspiration to me” is a phrase that is supportive and encouraging on the surface. For people with…
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Improving the conversation about body image issues Three out of 20 women at Ithaca College have had or currently have a diagnosed eating disorder, according…
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Inequality limits access to healthy food In 2013, 45.3 million Americans lived in poverty and 49.1 million lived in food insecure households, according to Feeding…
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The ins and outs of some of America’s most popular food fads Really, what the hell even is gluten? It seems like wherever we turn…
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Blow dryers, mini fridges, iPods, safes, shoes. This seemingly random list actually describes items easily found in trash cans and dumpsters around the community — if only people were willing to dig through them.