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‘Where do we go from here?’: A look inside July’s campus evacuation
Students are alarmed, and annoyed, after a third campus threat has come and gone in the span of two years
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How blueberry farming became my family tradition
The story behind my family’s blueberry farm in New York state
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Why are the 2024 presidential candidates so disappointing?
With the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, the current options for POTUS are disheartening
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Why this unhinged TV show is worth watching
A compelling case to waste time on “Glee,” a show about a quirky show choir
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W&L’s lack of student protests for Gaza demonstrates our culture of apathy
As tensions skyrocket on college campuses around the country, W&L remains quiet
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Mental health and media intimidation
The occasional dehumanization journalists face can clash with the modern sentiment that we should preserve our mental health
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The beauty of spring term in Lex
The term offers a four week crash course on learning how to love learning again
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The downsides of the upcoming schedule change
It’s understandable why many students don’t approve of the new passing periods and class time blocks
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A senior’s guide to doing college
Reflection and advice from a nearly-graduated student
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Voting is a freedom that we can’t forget
Now more than ever, we as youth voters need to make our voices heard
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The joy of traditions at W&L
Whether it be the speaking tradition or the Honor System, W&L was built on traditions
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English, lists and the Oxford comma
The Oxford comma is the most satisfying way to write a list, but news outlets often operate under style guides that are against it