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Politics

OPINION: The end of school shootings starts with local action

By Abby Godsen | Nov. 1

As of Oct. 23, there have been 58 school shootings. That is almost six shootings for every month of 2024 so far. One of the most recent tragedies was the shooting in Apalachee High School on Sept. 4 killing two students and two staff members. In light of these events, and the upcoming election, many people are asking what can be done to prevent events like those seen at Apalachee from happening again.  

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Opinion

Opinion: Five Palestinian poets for National Poetry Month

By Laynie Rearick | May 2

 Now that we’ve entered the seventh month of Israel’s attack on Gaza, I completely understand the people who say it’s pointless to read and enjoy poetry. While it is certainly not a replacement for attending protests, emailing representatives and donating to relief organizations, I believe that poetry has the incredible capacity to criticize and dismantle oppressive structures and ideologies. Poems serve as a rallying cry; they give voices to the voiceless and allow people to empathize with those who have different experiences from theirs. 

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Reviews

Review: “Oppenheimer,” a biopic worth your time

By Milo Anderson | Oct. 17

“Oppenheimer” is the latest in the stream of biopics the film industry has produced in the last few years, but, unlike the smash hits “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Rocketman,” “Oppenheimer” tackles a different kind of “rockstar.” The film is the most recent entry in Nolan’s filmography, joining the critically acclaimed ranks of “Dunkirk,” “Memento” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy, in addition to many others, and it seems that critics agree it will be put up as one of Nolan’s absolute best movies to date.

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Reviews

Review: The Garage Food Hall

By Caroline Thurston | Oct. 6

The Garage Food Hall is a cafeteria-style hangout at the end of Massachusetts Avenue’s long stretch of restaurants and bars in downtown Indianapolis. They opened their doors on Jan. 5, 2021, with over 25 vendors selling various food and drink options. 

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Opinion

OPINION: Book Bans from the POV of a Future Librarian

By Abby Godsen | Sept. 22

A large part of what we do as students is read. From elementary school to college, reading is a fundamental part of our education. However, many states have imposed severe book bans in schools, including literature related to race, gender and sexuality. As a future librarian, I am of the mind that states should not be imposing book bans in this way, as it limits our education system. 

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Opinion

AAPI Media Representation Over the Years

By Heaven Xiong | March 28

The abbreviation AAPI, an acronym for the term “Asian American and Pacific Islander,” has been making its way towards the global stage in familiarity among audiences. As a minority group in the U.S., the AAPI community has been struggling to establish a solid and fair place within American society for decades since ancestral arrival in the mid 1800s—the media industry has not been an exception.

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OPINION: Five Great Films For Black History

By Kenyon Bones | March 28

With a new month, it is important to remember that Black History Month can be celebrated all year long by sharing stories expressed through the point of view of Black Americans, and the experiences that they have had throughout the years. Below are five great films that those who wish to learn about, and in turn celebrate, Black History can watch.

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Opinion

LETTER: Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Should be Removed

By Campus Citizen | March 27

This letter addresses concerns about the chancellor of Purdue Northwest. While IUPUI's campus is run by IU administration and Purdue will soon be departing from our campus, the editors of The Campus Citizen decided to move forward with the publication of this letter as this issue affects the Purdue students on our campus. The following is the second of two letters addressing the Purdue Board of Trustees sent in by the Purdue Northwest Faculty Senate Chair Thomas Roach. The first was sent on Dec. 23, 2022, and the second was sent on Mar. 23, 2023

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Opinion

OPINION: My disability is not your new personality trait

By Abby Godsen | March 14

A trend I have noticed on TikTok over the past few years is the upsweep in content discussing neurodiversity and what it is like to live with these diagnoses. However, one thing I have also noticed is the upsweep in neurotypical people jumping on the “neurodivergent bandwagon” claiming some of these conditions as their own, despite lacking a full understanding of what it means to live with them. 

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Opinion

OPINION: The Importance of Satire in School Curriculum

By Jacob Stewart | Feb. 20

Fake news is a serious problem in the modern world. A return to the classics might offer a solution. Satire is a long-neglected genre in public school curriculum which would help students to develop the critical thinking skills needed to point out fake news, while also examining their own beliefs and preconceptions. The end result would be a better students and better people, better equipped to reform the systems around them in accordance with their values. 

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Opinion

Editorial: A Look Into What IUI Could Be

By Justin Haberstroh , Katie Wiseman , Jacob Stewart and Sahar Abdullah | Feb. 8

Indiana University and Purdue University announced in August 2022 that IUPUI would split into Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) and an extension of Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. While the excitement and nervousness of the transition has slowed as the school year has progressed, the editorial board thought it worthwhile to discuss our predictions for what IUI could look like in the future.  Disclaimer: we are not a part of the transition board and our predictions are not definitive. This article is a piece of speculative fiction that visualizes some concepts that we believe may have the potential to become a reality at IUI in the future. 

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