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Ditch plastic straws to save ocean life
When you are done eating at a restaurant and you sip the last of your drink from the bottom of your glass, do you ever wonder where your straw goes […]
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Pressure to be a social Cobber contributes to negative self-worth
Community spaces are all around campus. Open and full of light, these inviting locations are meant to be used for quality time and student enjoyment. Yet, the culture of Concordia […]
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Avoid microaggressions out of courtesy, not obligation
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a microaggression as “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group.” Microaggressions […]
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Female figures deserve tribute during Black History Month
This month we will be celebrating Black History Month, and it is going to be lit. During Black History Month a lot of people, whether African-American or not, use this […]
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Current political climate projected to bleed into 2018 Winter Olympics
The Olympics are a way to bring the world together in friendship and competition. They allow countries to show off the best of their best and allow people to enjoy […]
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Oppressive rhetoric hinders dialogue
Sometimes it feels as though it is impossible to have an intelligent conversation with someone about hot-button topics. This is likely due to strongly held beliefs that manifest through emotional […]
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Social media comments can hurt sexual assault survivors
“Why did she have to wait all these years?” “I just think she is looking for fame.” These are some of the opinions I have read online recently regarding the […]
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The United Nations needs revision
In 1920, a bold idea was hatched to bring the world together. After the calamity of the Great War, countries were in ruin and there was discord still lingering in […]
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Campus housing perpetuates segregation among students
Continual push for improvement has always been a standard at Concordia. The dawn of a new age has shaped a campus that has a foundation of tradition yet sparkles with […]