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YouTube's altered viewership

In the Trump era where fake news is at its peak, fake viewership certainly is as well. In a time where viewership, likes, follows and posed-validation equates to online success, YouTube has managed to be the accredited source to this claim. Needless to say, the Google pillared company has utilized its ...


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Zoo seems lost among its amazing production

Russ is a rapper out of New Jersey who’s one of the new age rappers that combines singing with his rapping. His first album “There’s Really a Wolf” received mixed reception from his audience. “Zoo” is Russ’s second attempt to grab more people’s attention and to become one of the most ...


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Eminem revives himself with Kamikaze

Detroit legend Eminem recently released his tenth studio album, “Kamikaze," which was a surprise to a lot of people.  With "Revival" receiving horrible reviews, he’s barely released any songs since, only doing features on certain albums. Now his surprise releases "Kamikaze," a solid piece of ...


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The second amendment beared by armed educators

With the recent increase in mass school shootings, state legislators around the country have contemplated the idea of arming public school officials, yet Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring completely disagrees. The unfortunate Valentine’s Day mass shooting that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas ...


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The end of an Adventure

"Come along with me, And the butterflies and bees We can wander through the forest, And do so as we please. Come along with me, To a cliff under a tree Where we can gaze upon the water, As an everlasting dream" Way back in the first season of “Adventure Time”, in a comedic episode called “The ...


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Nicki Minaj's "Queen" is a Mess with some bright spots

“Queen” is Nick Minaj’s fourth studio album with Young Money/Cash Money Records. Minaj is a American-Trinidadian rapper who first got her start with the group Young Money which includes Birdman, Lil Wayne and Drake. She then branched off into her solo career, where she had huge success with her ...



Lack of diversity in the realm of fashion
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Lack of diversity in the realm of fashion

The industry known for “breaking barriers and taking risks” has barely taken a risk on diversity and it shows. The world of fashion has experienced a lack of diversity for quite some time. More specifically, dating back to 2015 in relation to the percentage of runway diversity. The Fashion Spot ...


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The virtual variety has made us hoarders

Unnecessary dorm decorations, empty packages and cluttered rooms are all signs of the aftermath of move in day or perhaps the result of compulsive online shopping. Realistically, it’s no surprise that the 21st century has surpassed the age of technology by advancing to the times of online shopping, ...


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Ariana Grande's "Sweetener" Delivers a solid performance

"Sweetener" is Ariana Grande's third studio album from Public Records. Grande got her start with stardom as the character Cat from the beloved nickelodeon show “Victorious”. Then she hit the music scene where she began to grow in popularity quickly with her first two albums “My Everything” and ...


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MARVELous - Part 4: Ramifications

Welcome to the final part of the four-part series detailing the history of Marvel Studios and the legendary Marvel Cinematic Universe. From its extremely humble beginnings to the earth shatteringly huge “Avengers: Infinity War” to be released at the end of April, it’s time to take a look at a ...


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J. Cole - "KOD" Album Review

J. Cole has to be one of the most interesting hip-hop artists in today’s era. While having a really passionate fan base, he also has people who just hate his music. People refer to his music as “boring” and say it has little to no replay value. For example, most critics say “4 Your Eyes Only” ...


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Summer glow comes at a cost

The new beauty trend for the summer is glowing skin. Ever since Rihanna gifted the beauty community with her new Fenty Beauty product, “Body Lava,” everyone has been buying out the body luminizer. The names of the highlighters themselves are enticing enough (“Who Needs Clothes” being the favorite) ...


The nation's capital to allow 16 years olds to vote
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The nation's capital to allow 16 years olds to vote

While advocating for change as they marched for stricter gun laws, adolescents will possibly have the chance to march toward ballot boxes. Washington D.C. has introduced its latest bill aimed to allow 16 and 17-year-old D.C. residents to vote in local and federal elections—Presidential elections. This ...


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The Richmond Symphony provides a “classic” performance

With the seats full in Jarman Auditorium on Friday, April 20 The Richmond Symphony, in partnership with Longwood University, played a variety of new and classic pieces for Longwood students, faculty and the Farmville community.  In 2012, John Cook '52 initiated the continual partnership to bring ...


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D.C. on the verge to let the youth vote

While advocating for change as they marched for stricter gun laws, adolescents will possibly have the chance to march toward ballot boxes. Washington D.C. has introduced its latest bill aimed to allow 16 and 17-year-old D.C. residents to vote in local elections, federal elections and, most importantly, ...


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80's hip hop influences ghetto couture

Luxury fashion and the hip hop industry started out with a rocky relationship during the early 80's but eventually developed a mutual partnership. When hip hop was first created it in 70's it was an underground genre of music, although hip hop had a negative stigma it gained a cult following, but no ...


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MARVELous - Part 3: Expectations

Welcome to a four-part series detailing the history of Marvel Studios and the legendary Marvel Cinematic Universe. From its extremely humble beginnings to the earth shatteringly huge “Avengers: Infinity War” to be released at the end of April, it’s time to take a look at a studio that can only ...


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MARVELous - Part 2: Progression

Welcome to a four-part series detailing the history of Marvel Studios and the legendary Marvel Cinematic Universe. From its extremely humble beginnings to the earth shatteringly huge “Avengers: Infinity War” to be released at the end of April, it’s time to take a look at a studio that can only ...


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You're crusty, admit it!

Your face is dry and crusty! Don’t be ashamed, most people’s skin is usually dry and flaky at this time of year. It's Spring (although Farmville weather begs to differ), which means we have officially entered that awkward transitioning stage between the seasons. It’s time to change your wardrobe ...


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Facebook users' security at risk

After propelling the success of Facebook from his Harvard University dorm residence 14 years ago, CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a lasting impression on the seats of Congress this past week. Standing up for the estimated $500 billion net worth company, Zuckerberg sat among the Senate Judiciary and Commerce ...