Op-Ed
Formal opinion writing
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The Resurgence of Old TV Shows
Are you someone who loves to rewatch or feel that nostalgic comfort with old TV shows? Well, you’re not alone! Throughout the 21st century, people have noticed the increased draw to older shows, like comforting comedies such as Friends or The Office, or thrilling dramas like Grey’s Anatomy or Suits. The 1990s and 2000s produced
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Stop & Shop’s Effect on Acton
Stop & Shop is the new sensation in downtown Acton, rising from the ashes of the old K-mart building. It now competes with local gas stations and restaurants for the attention of ABRHS students looking for snacks and goodies. Many shoppers even prefer it over Roche Bros. or Trader Joe’s for their weekly groceries. But
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The Conveyor Belt Myth
“Even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: its presence in time and space, its unique existence at the place where it happens to be” (Benjamin 3). In the shadows of individuality and self-determination live the insecure ideals of mass democracy. Walter Benjamin, a German essayist and critic
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Doom of Democracy?
Charlie Kirk, the well-known conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. He was thirty-one years old, and his abrupt death stunned both supporters and opponents, forcing the nation to confront what happens when political differences no longer stay in the realm
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Embrace Your Boredom
As a child, whenever I was really bored I would complain to my parents, begging to play my video games. My baby sister would give me someone to hang out with later on, but until the age of seven, I didn’t have any siblings, so I’d have to find my own entertainment. My parents, obviously
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Can the New England Patriots Return to their Former Glory?
The New England Patriots led by head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady are most famous for their dominant run between 2001-2019. Together, they produced the greatest dynasty in NFL history. Today, they are far removed from their glory days. The team had a losing record in 3 of the 4 past seasons, and