Casual elitism is still prevalent at Mount Holyoke

Casual elitism is still prevalent at Mount Holyoke

At the beginning of the semester, my classmates redownloaded dating apps to take their chances with people in the area. Looking over others’ shoulders, I wondered why they would almost immediately swipe left on community college students or young people who are not attending college.

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Data is a human right and should be treated like it

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Data is a human right and should be treated like it

n a world increasingly dependent upon social networks, data is bought and sold as one of today’s most prominent commodities. Companies sell user data to other companies without users’ knowledge or consent. Although many claim this is inevitable in the era of data commercialization, we must remember that data privacy is possible.

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U.S. trade and border policies cause violence in Mexico

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U.S. trade and border policies cause violence in Mexico

Mexican state-based violence is at an all-time high, and the U.S. is, in large part, to blame. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s peace-based plan to end conflict must be overturned, or Mexico will become a failed state with no control of power.

Pop music charts are homogeneous and uninspiring

Pop music charts are homogeneous and uninspiring

Forty percent of the top singles were produced by the same 10 producers from 2010-2014. The Swedish producer Max Martin produced 32 of the top singles of 2010-2017 alone. Other big producers include Dr. Luke and Shellback, with 20 and 18 top singles from 2010- 2017, respectively.

Grab n’ Go should expand to include more options

Grab n’ Go should expand to include more options

The Grab n’ Go station in Blanchard Campus Center provides students with a place to get a quick lunch and snacks for the road. While providing us with an easy option to grab food, the Grab n’ Go has limited options and portions for students and is too small to fit current student needs and demands.

Stigma against boy bands is undeserved

Stigma against boy bands is undeserved

When boy bands are mentioned, most conjure the mental image of pubescent boys with over-styled hair, wearing ASOS catalogue clothes and singing vapid, conventional pop music. Members of these groups are not considered “true artists” and their fans are reduced to insipid fan girls who only care about looks.

Mount Holyoke honors commitment to international students

Mount Holyoke honors commitment to international students

The transition to college as an international student is difficult, but Mount Holyoke College does its best to make the process as smooth as possible. “There’s a chain of love that naturally gets formed and you know that there’s always someone looking out for you and you’re not alone.”

Attacks on teenage climate advocates are inexcusable

Attacks on teenage climate advocates are inexcusable

The climate crisis has landed in the hands of teenage activists as far-right politicians continuously refuse to promote environmentalism and deny the reality of global warming. In response, commentators, talk show hosts and social media users have begun attacking these young conservationists in a show of character that is both troubling and disconnected. 

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