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Technology is making the younger generation unfit to navigate society

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Beacon Correspondent
November 8, 2023

Opinions expressed in Beacon Op-Eds are not necessarily shared by the entire staff. It is the responsibility of Opinion editors to elevate each individual’s unique voice.  Being a member of Gen...

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Mitski’s “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” is not sad

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Beacon Correspondent
October 11, 2023

Multi-faceted Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski recently released her 7th studio album, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.” The record combines deeply personal metaphors with the most...

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American individualism contributes to class division and prevents collective contribution

By Sydney Thomas-Arnold, Beacon Correspondent
September 27, 2023

As privileged communities in America continue to advance, class division increases and the collective consciousness is further disrupted. The narrative of the strong, independent individual has been driven...

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