Opinion: Say My Name Right
Most people would agree that names matter. A person’s name is a part of who they are and is often based on that person’s language,...
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jdedhodoradea
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Are Bars Opening Safely?
Recently when scrolling through Instagram, I have been seeing multiple posts of people drinking and enjoying their nights with friends....
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
Opinion: After Reading Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You
I recently read Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds for a young adult literature course. Stamped is...
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Hannah Porter
- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
Opinion: Colleges Should Require Student Vaccinations
I woke up in the middle of the night to a combination of chills, heat flashes and an aching arm. I rolled out of bed, took a couple of...
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Rania Abushakra
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Celebrating Autism Acceptance
April has been widely known as “Autism Awareness Month” in the United States for many years. This action originally sought to empower...
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Sofia Gomez
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: The Duel of Fate
College in America is one of the last stages in which everyone is able to live in a collective community before going their own separate...
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Anna Prince
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Do You Like Green Eggs and Ham?
Theodore Seuss Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, was an American author who was well known for his children’s books. His characters...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Letter to the Editors From an Anonymous Faculty Member
I have witnessed both the surface-level racial equity “work” that Meredith attempts to show through multiple trainings, emails and token...
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rjvanhorne
- Mar 29, 2021
- 3 min
Opinion: Here Today, Gunned Down Tomorrow: A Call For Reform
Did you know that in 2021 alone, there have already been over 103 mass shootings? The gun control debate is nothing new — one side is...
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mebarnhill
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: NCAA Madness During March Madness
This year, March Madness looks a little different than usual. The NCAA has the players in “bubbles” to help prevent the spread of...
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Olivia Slack
- Mar 29, 2021
- 3 min
Opinion: Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine
As an in-person student worker in Meredith College’s Office of International Programs, I became eligible for the vaccine in early March...
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Kaylee Haas
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Every College Student Should Have Shots
Herd immunity: it is one factor that could help us achieve a level of normalcy and one that many scientists believe in. When enough...
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Freya Dahlgren (she/her)
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Living on Campus During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As a current freshman at Meredith, I have experienced a first year of college like no other. However, living on campus has provided me...
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Helen Heins
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: The Grammys: A COVID-19 Recap
Trevor Noah hosted the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was a good night for...
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Hannah Porter
- Mar 12, 2021
- 4 min
Opinion: One Year of COVID-19: A Personal Reflection
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Hannah, happy birthday to you.” I celebrated my birthday last week,...
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hmohdtaib
- Mar 10, 2021
- 4 min
Opinion: Rise of Hate Crimes Against Asian Population
Racism and hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities have been rife throughout our nation’s history. These...
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Sofia Gomez
- Feb 26, 2021
- 4 min
Opinion: 5 Black Revolutionaries and Their Quotes
Black History Month is meant to honor, revisit past Black revolutionaries and think about how to change society for future generations....
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Black and Present
Existing as a Black person in America is an experience. Attending a PWI (predominantly white institution) as a Black student is a similar...
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Sofia Gomez
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Wage War
On Jan. 26, 2021, the Democrats reintroduced the Raise the Wage Act, which would increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour by...
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Aminah Jenkins
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2 min
Opinion: Trans Athletes Aren't the Problem, TERFs Are
Earlier last month, President Biden signed an executive order that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender...
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