Here is the first note I would like to make before continuing: I do not love President Joe Biden, but I can acknowledge when he does something right. On Easter, as well as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDV), he released two separate statements acknowledging and celebrating both holidays. This was […]
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The accidental flush: Students debate automatic toilets
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Baseball takes win and loss in NJAC doubleheader
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Sports round-up: What you missed week of March 27
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