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The varying volume of today’s voices

In conjunction with the release of his newest album The Life of Pablo, rapper and fashion mogul, Kanye West stated that he had found himself to be $53 million in debt following the launch of his clothing line, Yeezy. Being that West is infamous for his shocking statements, it is difficult to determine the accuracy of such a claim, but easy to not feel the slightest bit sorry for him.

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The article that overuses the word “stress”

National Stress Awareness day was last month, and as college students, it’s compelling to argue that the day itself should become a week. Rather than falling on Nov. 5, it should instead take up the entirety of finals.

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The side effects of contouring

One of the latest trends amongst makeup gurus and fanatics alike has been the art of face- and body-contouring. For those not in the loop about cosmetics, contouring is when various types of skin-toned makeup are applied to areas of the face and body in order to accentuate the natural highlights and shadows that give a specific area its structure — or in some cases, a lack thereof.

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Raise boys and girls the same

All parents have specific ways they intend to raise their offspring. The entire world population is proof of that. However, from the moment human beings enter this world, they are brought up around varying amounts of societal and familial expectations whether they realize it or not.

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Mental illness is not romantic

I fell in love with a boy who was hurting in ways I could not even begin to understand, and I felt helpless. The boy started to blame himself for his pain in addition to my own hurting and, in turn, a downward spiral of answerless questions and self-deprecation brought us to a crossroads.

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The Silver Screen to the Streets

The year is 1988. Police brutality, abuse of power and unadulterated racism are the driving forces behind the production of one of the most iconic rap albums of all time: N.W.A.’s Straight Outta Compton.

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Gotta start somewhere: First Friday street musicians

Nowadays it is extremely rare to hear about or come across a famous musician that made it big overnight. In the entertainment industry, being discovered is akin to that of catching lightning in a bottle or purchasing a winning lottery ticket.

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Dips and Salsa: An Evening with the Latin Dance Club

There is no such thing as a wallflower at Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Latin Dance Club meeting. Whether it be the vibrant music that leaves your hips swaying, or the copious amounts of welcoming members, you are almost guaranteed to end up on the dance floor sooner or later.

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Basketball Diaries: A Chat with Steven Hunter and the BSU

Northern Arizona University (NAU) has never lacked in the special guest department. Whether it be a visit from a famous author or a concert featuring a popular artist or band, NAU is always trying their best to inspire the student body and encourage them to make the most of their college experience. Oct. 5, the Black Student Union (BSU) at NAU welcomed a very special guest onto campus: retired Phoenix Suns player, Steven Hunter.

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