For the past several months I’ve been trying to understand the difference between activism and journalism, or rather, if there even is a difference that exists.
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Instagram Movement Guides.
Never heard of them? You’ve probably seen them. Instagram Movement Guides are the increasingly popular Instagram posts that portray facts in an aesthetically pleasing way.
I think I’ve watched more television news and read more news articles in the last 10 days than I have in my entire life.
Honestly, I’ve never really been much of a leader. In high school, I was the attentive but tuned out one — with my earbuds in and music on, I always felt alright.
Read newly elected Editor in Chief Matthew Chunningham's first Editorial.
It is bittersweet to write my last editorial, and perhaps last opinion piece ever, for The Stute.