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Explaining Tariffs

Tariffs have been in the news a lot recently. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation regarding them and their effects. As with any political issue, it is best to handle it with minimal bias. I will be explaining tariffs and how they impact not only our country but also us in our daily lives.  Tariffs are a tax on

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Memorial Day

With school winding down this time of year, all of us are eagerly looking forward to the long Memorial Day weekend. However, there’s more to Memorial Day than barbecues and beach trips. Memorial Day, being observed on the last Monday of May, this year being May 26, 2025, is an American national holiday to honor the men and women who

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USC Speak Your MIND

Have you seen the social media trend of people dumping ice water on themselves? This isthe University of South Carolina Speak Your MIND Ice Bucket Challenge, but what is the realmeaning behind it? The #SpeakYourMIND campaign began on March 31, 2025, started by students in theMental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) club at USC. They designed it to raise awareness andreduce

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Florida Gators Claim Third NCAA Title with Thrilling Comeback In a heart-pounding finish to the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Florida Gators emerged victorious, securing their third national championship by defeating the Houston Cougars 65–63 at the Alamodome in San Antonio on April 7. Final Four HighlightsThe Final Four featured intense matchups: -Florida vs. Auburn: Florida overcame Auburn 79–73,

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NC’s Newest School Cellphone Policy

On Thursday, the General Assembly of North Carolina passed a bill that would officially ban cellphones in all schools across the state. The bill was somewhat vague, simply disallowing phones but leaving the enforcement and punishment up to the respective Board of Education or school. One thing to note is that the bill specifically states that punishment “may include” confiscation,

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