The Coronavirus and Modern Racism
News of the Coronavirus sparked fear in late January. This led to mass panic as a possible case of the Coronavirus entered the United...
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Elinor Shelp-Peck
- Feb 19, 2020
- 3 min
Women Can Be Abusers Too
Johnny Depp is back in the news after an audio recording leaked wherein his now ex-wife, Amber Heard, admitted to physically abusing him....
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- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
Escapism: Taking Vacations and Destressing At Home Through Video Games
In today’s busy and bustling world, finding time for yourself or for new adventures can often be incredibly difficult, time consuming,...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
#NoFilter #NoFacetune
If you ask Instagram users how often they post photos without filters or some kind of retouching, they would probably say “very rarely”...
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rjvanhorne
- Nov 20, 2019
- 2 min
Christmas Joys Come Early
Christmas is right around the corner; bells are ringing, children are singing and tinsel and Christmas lights are glittering in the...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 20, 2019
- 3 min
What Can You Do About The Climate Crisis?
On Oct. 26, Dr. Sarah Parsons’ Environmental Science class took a few hours out of their busy Saturday to help create a new hiking trail....
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 20, 2019
- 2 min
Why Stay Home on Black Friday
Black Friday is perhaps one of the most anticipated days of the year for many. Right before the holidays, people can pick out gifts for...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
Pittsboro Protests: History or Hate?
Pittsboro, a town easily identifiable for its “artsy and hippy residents,” has gained coverage over the past several months in regards to...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
El Día de los Muertos
El Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween, contrary to popular belief. El Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that has its...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
A Commuter Perspective on Cornhuskin’
During college, being a commuter can make it hard to engage in school events and activities. Not being able to participate in campus...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
Popped Corn — Is Unity a Reality or a Goal?
On Oct. 10, 2017, I lost my grandmother and lost all ability to participate in my first-ever Cornhuskin’. After one practice, I was...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 6, 2019
- 1 min
Saturday Night Cornhuskin'
Cornhuskin’ at Meredith has been held on a Friday night since 1995. Last year, due to rain, the event was postponed until Saturday, and...
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Elinor Shelp-Peck
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
How Hall Raids Affect Dorm Animals
Hall raids are a key part of Meredith’s Cornhuskin’ tradition. Everyone on and off campus is aware of this startling event. Each night, a...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 6, 2019
- 1 min
Huskin' Through History
While beloved by most, Cornhuskin’ has not been endorsed by all. Many have criticized Cornhuskin’ for being trivial, unartistic and...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
Burnt Corn
Psychology Today defines burnout as “a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress,”...
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- Oct 23, 2019
- 4 min
Reframing the Narrative
In the Western conscious the faces of climate activism are most often white and affluent, because they are the only people the media...
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rjvanhorne
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
A Freshman's Understanding of Cornhuskin’
Cornhuskin’ is quickly approaching, and, as a freshman, I have a suspicion that “I just have to experience it;” however, in my few short...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Oct 9, 2019
- 3 min
Attractivism: A Society Obsessed with Appearances
Public image is an important aspect of our lives and culture. From celebrities to politicians, there is an underlying theme: what looks...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Sep 25, 2019
- 2 min
Partaking in History or Preparing for the Future?
This lecture by RBG will likely be the only one of its kind that students will get in their time at Meredith. The arts and humanities...
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The Meredith Herald Staff
- Sep 25, 2019
- 3 min
I Was Only Worth 4%
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM). The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) notes that cancer is the number one...
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