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Flopping is a common act in sports that has existed for several years now. Even some of our favorite players have been guilty of committing the not-so-honorable act. It is rare to sit through an entire game where not a single person takes an exaggerated blow or a dramatic fall...

​Discussion surrounding the upcoming HBO television adaptation of Harry Potter since its announcement in 2023. Audience reception was quite mixed despite how much precedent a production like this has had in the years leading up to it. Technology has advanced to the point where fantasy television shows can now match...

According to the Internet, in order to have the skin of an angel we need about a twelve step routine to ensure hydration and glow. Without every single product that is sold on the shelf, our skin will age prematurely and look dull and lifeless. It is key to spend...

Schools in Minnesota have reinstated COVID-era online learning protocols due to an increase in ICE activity in the state. Many students are afraid to go to school due to the threat of parents and caregivers being detained by ICE agents during pickup and drop-off. In an attempt to keep students...

Let’s take a look at some of the technology ICE is using to conduct its activities in the US. Tangles and WeblocTangles is a monitoring tool that scrapes sites for posts and personal information. When ICE adds individuals to a watchlist, they are alerted whenever that person posts on social...

Last week, New Jersey lawmakers passed a trio of bills in response to ICE actions across the United States. The passing of these bills only gained urgency after the events in Minnesota with the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. These bills include a variety of provisions aimed...

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